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- CM9 source code now available for the HTC Sensation
- Google Play Movies updated, Sony and Archos tablet crashes fixed
- One X audio chipset questions, Apps to SD on ICS [From the Forums]
- Motorola Defy Mini now available in Brazil, get tough for R$649
- Video hands-on demo of Temple Run for Android
- HTC One S spotted running T-Mobile software
- DroidDoodle: Bum-rushing Google IO
- Harry Potter eBooks finally arrive, compatible with Google Play
- Here's a video of an elephant playing with a Samsung Galaxy Note
- Check out the new Android Central forums app!
- Samsung Galaxy Beam UK pre-order prices emerge
- Seesmic for Android updates with Instagram viewing, adds ads to the free version
- AT&T Galaxy S II sees an ICS leak
- Android Central weekly photo contest: Flowers
- ShopAndroid Daily Giveaway #37: Droid Charge Hard Shell Case, Atrix 2 Barely There Case & more!
- Samsung Epic 4G receives an update to fix force-close issues
- Google IO 2012 tickets sell out in 28 minutes
- LG Lucid hits Verizon March 29
- Deal of the Day: Incipio SILICRYLIC Hard Shell Case w/ Silicone Core for Galaxy Nexus
- BlueStacks enters beta-1, brings 450k Android apps to Windows
- Motorola Atrix 2 heads to Malaysia
- Sprint Picture Mail storage being discontinued on April 30
- O2-branded Galaxy S II's get ICS update, unlocked UK models left waiting
- Angry Birds Rio updated, brings another 12 bonus levels of bird catapulting fun
- Temple Run for Android now available from Google Play
| CM9 source code now available for the HTC Sensation Posted: 27 Mar 2012 04:16 PM PDT
If you're rocking the HTC Sensation (a.k.a. the Pyramid for you geekier types), here's a bit of news that should interest you -- the CyanogenMod team has made the "official" CM9 repos for both the Pyramid and the MSM8660 chipset common files available and open to the public. There's no official release candidate for the Sensation just yet, as there are a few kernel bugs the team wants to iron out before releasing an official CM build, but this means that your favorite ROM developer now has access to what many feel is the cream-of-the-crop in third party Android development -- CM sources. We've seen ICS builds leak for the the Pyramid, and these no doubt helped push along the development. But if you've been waiting for a Sense-free build of Android 4.0 for your Sensation, the end is in sight. Keep an eye on your favorite developer, and get ready to start flashing. Source: +Keyan Mobli. More: Github (1), (2) 
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| Google Play Movies updated, Sony and Archos tablet crashes fixed Posted: 27 Mar 2012 03:58 PM PDT
The Google Movies became Google Play Movies a few weeks ago, as part of Google's rebranding of all its content delivery services. Alongside Play Movies, Google Music became Google Play Movies, Google Books became Google Play Books. You get the idea. Aside from some shiny new app icons, everything works just as it did before. We've got the usual web links and QR code for the Google Play Movies app after the break. 
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| One X audio chipset questions, Apps to SD on ICS [From the Forums] Posted: 27 Mar 2012 03:23 PM PDT
With plenty of leaks, apps and news happening today if you happened to miss out anything you'll want to get yourself caught up. Unless of course what you missed out on was Google IO tickets, good luck there! Once you're all caught up on the news, head on into the Android Central forums:
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| Motorola Defy Mini now available in Brazil, get tough for R$649 Posted: 27 Mar 2012 03:08 PM PDT
The Motorola Defy Mini (see the hands-on from CES) is available, starting today, in Brazil. It brings a water and dust resistant offering in the small range, checking in at just 3.2-inches with a 600MHz CPU. Running Andorid 2.3.6, the Defy Mini has 128MB of storage and 512MB of RAM, powered by a 1650mAh battery. Wrap the whole package up behind a Gorilla Glass screen , and you have a tough little phone for folks who need tough little phones. The Defy Mini can be found at most retailers in Brazil today, and checks in at R$649 (about $360 USD). Hit the break for the full press release. 
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| Video hands-on demo of Temple Run for Android Posted: 27 Mar 2012 03:06 PM PDT Temple Run for Android is finally here and if you're still not sure what all the fuss is about, have a look at the video demo above to get a better a look at the game. Granted, I'm not the best at playing but hey -- I just got it, cut me some slack. You'll find the link to Temple Run beyond the break if you're looking to get in on the action as well. 
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| HTC One S spotted running T-Mobile software Posted: 27 Mar 2012 03:04 PM PDT T-Mobile has long since confirmed the HTC One S would be coming to their network and we've gone hands-on with the device plenty of times already. However, there hasn't been a whole lot of video popping up with the device actually running T-Mobile software. A new video found on YouTube gives us all a good look at it though if you're into teasing yourself with devices you can't yet have. No telling how old the software is though given the device is still lacking any T-Mobile branding. And yes, we did giggle at the "Mobile World Convention" comment. 
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| DroidDoodle: Bum-rushing Google IO Posted: 27 Mar 2012 02:21 PM PDT | ||
| Harry Potter eBooks finally arrive, compatible with Google Play Posted: 27 Mar 2012 12:51 PM PDT
How is it the old saying goes -- the best things come to those who wait? The wait for the Harry Potter eBook series to go on sale has certainly been long. Originally we were expecting them back in October. But, for whatever reason that date slipped, and slipped, and now finally today is the day. The eBook store over on the Pottermore site has finally gone live, for Muggles across the world to get their electronic fix. As previously reported, the books are available to read in your Google Play Books application, right on your Android device. In fact, you can also purchase and read them in your Kindle application, right on your Android device. The only drawback remains, that you can only actually purchase anything from the Pottermore website. So how do you retrieve your fix of Hogwarts from there? Stick around, we've got you covered. 
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| Here's a video of an elephant playing with a Samsung Galaxy Note Posted: 27 Mar 2012 11:39 AM PDT
Samsung's spent a lot of time and money marketing the Galaxy Note, its 5.3-inch phone-tablet hybrid device. It brought in director Bobby Farrelly to create last month's star-studded Super Bowl commercial, and poked fun iPhone users in a string of TV ads. And for its latest trick, it's sent the Note to Thailand to meet Peter the Elephant. "Bigger is better" is Samsung's message here, and the video shows Peter using his trunk (and the stylus) to operate the Note's spacious 5.3-inch touchscreen. The ad agency behind the clip says the footage is all real, with no "trickery, post-production or hidden cuts", adding "he's just a very clever elephant." If you've ever wanted to see a massive tusked beast making music, drawings and taking photos on a larger-than-average smartphone, then we've got a treat for you waiting after the break. Source: YouTube; via: Pocket-Lint 
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| Check out the new Android Central forums app! Posted: 27 Mar 2012 11:04 AM PDT
As you're no doubt aware, the Android Central Forums are the friendliest and most helpful Android community around. And now there's an even easier way to check up on the latest discussion, post threads and manage your private messages when you're out and about. Introducing the new Android Central Forums app! Based on the Tapatalk mobile forum browsing standard, the AC Forums app is the easiest way to enjoy the full forum experience on your Androd phone. In addition to being able to read and post messages, you can also tag your favorite forums to make them easier to find, and search threads and posts from within the app. If you're an AC forum regular, you need this on your phone. And if you're not, then registration is easy and free. We've got Google Play Store links after the break. If you've tried the new app, be sure to let us know what you think in the comments down below. 
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| Samsung Galaxy Beam UK pre-order prices emerge Posted: 27 Mar 2012 10:21 AM PDT
If you were watching our MWC coverage closely, you'll recall the Samsung Galaxy Beam, a quirky 4-inch Gingerbread device with a 15 lumen pico projector. That means you can fire images up to 50 feet away from the device, making it the ideal choice for buyers who want to screw with their pets, or hold impromptu Powerpoint presentations on-the-go. In any case, the Galaxy Beam has shown up today on UK retailer Clove Technology, with a surprisingly high pre-order price tag of £454.80 including VAT, or £379 (~$600) excluding VAT. For your money, the Galaxy Beam also delivers a 1GHz dual-core CPU, 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage, expandable via microSD card. So you're mostly paying for that pico projector, and if you're after a mainstream smartphone there are certainly better deals to be had elsewhere. There's no word on when (or even if) the Galaxy Beam will venture outside of European markets. But if you want to take a look at what it's capable of, you can check out our hands-on feature from Mobile World Congress after the break. Source: Clove Technology 
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| Seesmic for Android updates with Instagram viewing, adds ads to the free version Posted: 27 Mar 2012 10:20 AM PDT
In a case of being careful what you wish for, Seesmic for Android got itself an update today that brings along some added functionality -- as well as the inclusion of in-app advertising. But we'll get to that in a second. First, the good: Seesmic -- which long has been my Twitter client of choice, even if I've strayed from time to time --has added the ability to view Instagram and Twitter photos directly in the timeline, and you can no natively add images to Twitter proper. It's removed support for Chatter, and fixed some bugs. Good stuff. And, yes, advertising has been added. But there's also a Premium version available. And for that $2.99, you'll get rid of the ads, plus a few more new features, such as the ability to combine views from different accounts. (Kinda like you can do in other Twitter apps.) For those of us who run multiple Twitter accounts, that should be three bucks well spent. Update: Looks like the pro unlock doesn't work on Ice Cream Sandwich for some reason. Let's hope that gets fixed ASAP. Source: Seesmic; Download: Free, Premium 
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| AT&T Galaxy S II sees an ICS leak Posted: 27 Mar 2012 09:57 AM PDT
Those of you that have the original AT&T Galaxy S II can stop being jealous of your Skyrocket-toting cousins. There's now a leak of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich for your device, too. Just like the leak for the AT&T Galaxy S II Skyrocket, this is likely not the final version of the software. It's no surprise that we're seeing leaks for the AT&T phones, either, since they have already announced that they will receive an official Ice Cream Sandwich update. Nevertheless, the quickening pace of leaks suggests that the official ICS updates shouldn't be too far off. Brave enough to flash this leaked ROM on your device? Let us know your thoughts in the forums. Source: RootzWiki 
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| Android Central weekly photo contest: Flowers Posted: 27 Mar 2012 09:14 AM PDT
It's springtime here at the Android Central offices, that means longer days, warmer temps, and a nice change in the scenery. Winter has past, and things are looking mighty floral. And let's be honest, everyone can see the beauty in a flower -- even a neckbeard. I know I can't be the only one, so I want to see who is with me. Grab your phone or tablet, and snap me a picture of some flowers from your yard or garden. Or even your coffee table -- we won't discriminate against flowers of the silk variety. Will pick out the best one, and send the winner a case of their choice from ShopAndroid. The rules are simple:
The rain took my cherry blossoms. Console me with something beautiful from your neck of the woods. 
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| ShopAndroid Daily Giveaway #37: Droid Charge Hard Shell Case, Atrix 2 Barely There Case & more! Posted: 27 Mar 2012 09:07 AM PDT Today's ShopAndroid.com Daily Giveaway will feature the Mobi Hard Shell Case for Samsung Droid Charge, Case-Mate Barely There Case for Atrix 2, Seidio Spring Clip Holster for Motorola Droid 2, and the HTC TPU Skin Case for HTC Droid Incredible 2/S. To become eligible to win one of our featured accessories today, leave a comment below stating which item you'd like to have for your Android device. One lucky winner will be randomly selected and announced next Monday. Mobi Hard Shell Case for Samsung Droid ChargeHelp keep your Samsung Droid Charge protected with the Mobi Hard Shell Case while not sacrificing the slim look of your device. This hard shell case is designed specifically for the Droid Charge and has precision cutouts for all the device's features, including the screen. The case is a two-piece design and is easy to install and remove. 
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| Samsung Epic 4G receives an update to fix force-close issues Posted: 27 Mar 2012 08:44 AM PDT
The Samsung Epic 4G is no stranger to updates, in fact it just received an update at the end of January, and now it's back with yet another one. This update looks like a small one on paper, but it definitely will be warmly welcomed by everyone. Unfortunately it appears as though the last update caused some issues with force closing when receiving a phone call, which can be quite an annoyance. They have fixed the issue along with enhancing the Sprint Connections Optimizer, so hopefully the signal should be a bit better now. If you haven't already received the notification for the update be sure to hop into your settings and check manually. You know the drill, let us know how the update goes for you, and any changes you may see besides those listed in the forums! Source: Sprint 
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| Google IO 2012 tickets sell out in 28 minutes Posted: 27 Mar 2012 07:29 AM PDT
Update 2: And general attendee tickets are gone, too. Registration was open for just 28 minutes, meaning tickets sold out more than twice as quickly as last year. Congrats to those who managed to score one! Update: Twenty minutes in, and academic tickets already appear to be sold out. Original story: Grab your credit card and your Google account and head to google.com/io, because registration for the Google IO 2012 developer conference is now open! Last year's conference sold out in under an hour, so you'll want to hurry to get your ticket, if you're interested in seeing the latest and greatest from Google and its partners this Summer. Last year we got our first look at the revamped Galaxy Tab 10.1 and Google's "Chromebook" laptops, as well as the first hints about the direction of Ice Cream Sandwich. This year we're expecting more tablet and smartphone goodness, along with more on Google's entertainment services, including Google TV and Google Play. This year's IO has been extended from two to three days, and runs from June 27-29 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. Tickets will cost $900 for general attendees, or $300 for academics, double last year's prices. We'll be there, of course, so keep watching our IO landing page for more news as the event approaches. More: AC at Google IO, Google IO Registration 
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| LG Lucid hits Verizon March 29 Posted: 27 Mar 2012 07:13 AM PDT
Here it is, folks, the LG Lucid. It's bringing its 4-inch self to Verizon this Thursday, March 29, for $79 on contract (and after $50 mail-in rebate). And for that you get an Android 2.3 device (with a promise of an upgrade to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, and a 5MP rear-facing camera. A fairly mid-range device on paper. We'll see how it holds up in actual use. Source: Verizon 
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| Deal of the Day: Incipio SILICRYLIC Hard Shell Case w/ Silicone Core for Galaxy Nexus Posted: 27 Mar 2012 06:59 AM PDT
The Incipio SILICRYLIC Hard Shell Case is available for just $17.95, 40% the regular price today only. Get yours while they're in stock! 
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| BlueStacks enters beta-1, brings 450k Android apps to Windows Posted: 27 Mar 2012 06:03 AM PDT
After we got wind that Bluestacks was going to be releasing a beta soon, we could only wait with bated breath at what exciting new enhancements would be dropped on us come unveiling time. Finally, that time has arrived, and let us tell you, Bluestacks has made good on their promise to up the ante in terms of Android emulation. Using their new "Layercake" technology, Bluestacks allows any Android app to run without issue on x86-based PCs. Games like Angry Birds Space run flawlessly, and hardware acceleration is not enabled, but works like a charm. While this might seem like purely a novel concept at first, there's some far-reaching implications as far as pricing structures go. Angry Birds Space is roughly $8 or so for the PC version, but you can get the Android version for free and run it in BlueStacks. The Sims: 3 for Android is about a third of the price of its PC counterpart, and you can run the Android version in BlueStacks as well. It's hard to tell this early if Android apps can eat into a PC version's market share, but the potential is there. BlueStacks beta-1 is an exponential improvement over the initial alpha that launched a while back, and we're glad to see such powerful features in its latest iteration. If you're interested in the nitty-gritty of it, we've got an official beta demo and press release after the break. 
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| Motorola Atrix 2 heads to Malaysia Posted: 27 Mar 2012 05:41 AM PDT
The Motorola Atrix 2 may not be the newest device out there, but its global release continues to grow. The latest nation to receive the device is Malaysia, with the launch announcement today in association with EA Games. EA will be providing a selection of their titles on the device at launch. There are 10 EA titles available to Malaysian Atrix 2 owners will be: Need for Speed Hot Pursuit, Need for Speed Shift, Dead Space, FIFA 10, The Game of Life, Monopoly, The Sims 3, Tetris, Worms and Bejeweled 2. Regardless of the device, that is a pretty stellar list of games. The Atrix 2 will be available across Malaysia from selected retailers for RM1,399. Source: Motorola 
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| Sprint Picture Mail storage being discontinued on April 30 Posted: 27 Mar 2012 05:03 AM PDT
With so many proper options for photo sharing these days -- Google+, Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, etc. -- it's easy to have forgotten about Sprint's Picture Mail storage system. (And frankly, anyone who's been sent something via Picture Mail has probably hoped the sender would forget about it, too.) But the fact remains that any one of us might have photos there, and so this next sentence is important. Sprint Picture Mail is shutting down on April 30 The good news is you've got a month to save anything you've got stored there, and the process looks like it should be simple enough -- you can just drag and drop them onto a "Download to my PC" area, and then copy 'em over. Anyone out there still using Sprint Picture Mail? And what do you plan on switching to? Source: Sprint, via Sprint Forums 
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| O2-branded Galaxy S II's get ICS update, unlocked UK models left waiting Posted: 27 Mar 2012 04:32 AM PDT
Owners of O2-branded Samsung Galaxy S II phones should now be able to update to the latest version of Android, the network has announced. Writing on its official Twitter feed, O2 says the update to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich for its Galaxy S II users is now available through Samsung's Kies software. O2 is the second British network to release the update, joining Three, which launched its ICS build last week. T-Mobile UK and Orange are promising the update in April, while Vodafone says it's still testing its version. However, in a bizarre (and frustrating) turn of events, unlocked Galaxy S II owners in the UK have been left waiting for their update. After informing customers that ICS for unbranded UK phones would be landing last Monday, March 19, Samsung now says it's not able to offer any estimated release date. In a post on its UK Facebook page, the manufacturer assures increasingly impatient users that it's going as fast as it can --
This development is a reversal of the usual Android update situation. Generally, when a new version is released, unlocked phones are the first to get it, while carrier-branded phones have to wait around a month for additional testing to be carried out. We're not sure exactly what's holding up the ICS release for unbranded British devices, as the update has already landed in many other countries, including Poland, Hungary, Sweden, and Korea. Impatient Galaxy S II owners can always change their CSC code and apply another region's ICS update directly through the ODIN utility. Or for those feeling brave, there's also the option to root and install an ICS ROM directly through a custom recovery. (If you don't know what any of that means, you're probably better off sticking it out on Gingerbread until Samsung releases the official update package.) As ever, Galaxy S II phones in the U.S. have a little longer to wait for their updates, on account of the hardware differences from carrier to carrier. Leaked builds for certain devices have started to appear over the past few days, though, which is a good sign. Galaxy S II users, be sure to shout out in the comments and let us know if you've received your ICS update yet. 
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| Angry Birds Rio updated, brings another 12 bonus levels of bird catapulting fun Posted: 27 Mar 2012 02:14 AM PDT
It isn't all about Angry Birds Space right now it seems. Rovio have pushed out an update to Angry Birds Rio bringing with it 12 new bonus levels. The new levels are unlocked via in game achievements. To unlock the bonus levels for an episode, you need to finish all the levels and or collect all the fruit. Further still, a statement in the Google Play Store listing from Rovio says that "this is not the final update for Angry Birds Rio, so stay tuned." Like it or not, Rovio are one of the best out there at giving us new content. Download links can be found after the break. 
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| Temple Run for Android now available from Google Play Posted: 26 Mar 2012 09:58 PM PDT
Everyone waiting for Temple Run to appear for Android, you're in luck as it's landed in the Google Play store. Stolen idols, evil monkeys, coins and everything else is there, waiting for you to grab your phone or tablet and give it a go. 45 million folks with iDevices are playing it, and they all can't be wrong. Hit the break for the download link, and be on the lookout for our full review. More: Imagni Studios 
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