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- IMDb Movies & TV app updated to support HD streaming of movie trailers on tablets and smartphones
- Instant upload no longer syncing, Gonna miss the 3D feature? [From the Forums]
- Instagram updated once again, brings support to tablets and Wifi devices
- Max Payne Mobile coming to Android April 26th
- Reminder: We're podcasting at 4 p.m. EDT
- Cricket's Muve Music now available on the Huawei Mercury
- ShopAndroid Daily Giveaway #45: Incipio Feather Case for Galaxy Nexus, Mobi Hard Shell Case for Galaxy Note & more!
- ASUS to give away free dongle to address Transformer Prime GPS issues
- What version of Android is the HTC EVO 4G LTE using?
- One of the EVO 4G LTE's most important features may be one you hate the most
- Facebook Messenger updated, with updated visuals and better support for ICS
- Deal of the Day: HTC TPU Skin Case for ThunderBolt
- HTC One X - a second opinion
- Google-branded, ASUS-made tablet reportedly arriving in July
- Unaudited HTC Q1 results show 35% drop in revenues
- Late-night poll: About those buttons
- AT&T One X prototype may mean early access for hackery
- Friendcaster for Facebook updated with refreshed UI, themes and realtime notifications
- Radio issues after updating to 4.0.4, Sprint EVO 4G LTE [From the Forums]
- Cinemark debuts new Android app - Find theatres, purchase tickets & more
| IMDb Movies & TV app updated to support HD streaming of movie trailers on tablets and smartphones Posted: 06 Apr 2012 04:54 PM PDT
When we chose IMDb Movies & TV as the tablet app of the year in our 2011 Android Central Editors' Pick Awards it was a pretty fine looking app and in that time, IMDb has continued to improve upon the app overall. The last update brought a new layout and ICS features but now a new update is available for download. Movie buffs will want to grab this one for sure as it addresses some long standing bugs but more importantly it adds HD streaming of trailers for both tablets and smartphones. Download is past the break for you all, also if you're checking it out let us know what movies you're looking forward to this summer in the comments. 
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| Instant upload no longer syncing, Gonna miss the 3D feature? [From the Forums] Posted: 06 Apr 2012 03:57 PM PDT
It's been a busy week for Android news and just in case you missed out on anything, we're here for you. Get yourself caught up here on the blogs and in the forums plus, stay tuned for our always informative weekend content and round-ups:
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| Instagram updated once again, brings support to tablets and Wifi devices Posted: 06 Apr 2012 03:20 PM PDT
Instagram has received another update, this time opening the app to Android tablets and other Wifi devices. Not a lot has changed, as sideloading the old version on tablets or Wifi devices worked, but it's nice to see it done officially. The camera and picture import process is still broken on the Transformer Prime, but seems to work fine on both the Galaxy Tab 10.1 and the Galaxy Tab 7 plus. It's a bit of a bummer, but with no support yet for the HTC One X camera, we expect the Tegra 3 has something to do with it. The cool thing about using Instagram on a tablet is viewing the images in your stream, which works very nicely. We've got the download link after the break, grab the update if you've been wanting this on on your tablet. Thanks, ohaaron! 
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| Max Payne Mobile coming to Android April 26th Posted: 06 Apr 2012 02:12 PM PDT
If you dig third-person shooter games then chances are you've checked out Max Payne at some point since its original release in 2001 and now, Rockstar Games is taking Max Payne to new territory. As announced on their blog, Max Payne Mobile will be arriving on Android devices come April 26th and will feature the full classic game optimized for mobile experiences and include HD graphics, high-resolution textures, Social Club connectivity and user-customizable controls. Sadly, Rockstar has yet to announce which devices will be compatible at launch but that will come soon enough and it should be a broad range. Source: Rockstar Games 
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| Reminder: We're podcasting at 4 p.m. EDT Posted: 06 Apr 2012 12:07 PM PDT
We've got so much HTC stuff to catch up on, between the One X, One S and EVO 4G LTE, we're gonna make you sick of it by the time we're done. It all goes down at 4 p.m. EDT / 1 p.m. PDT. Join us live here! 
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| Cricket's Muve Music now available on the Huawei Mercury Posted: 06 Apr 2012 09:53 AM PDT
Cricket is bringing some new life into the Huawei Mercury by now offering up its Muve Music service as an OTA download to the device. Cricket customers looking to get in on the action can bump up to the $65-a-month plan that offers unlimited song downloads, ringtones, and ringback tones from a catalog of more than five million songs. In addition, there's nationwide calling; unlimited text, picture, video messaging and 3G mobile data; mobile video; data back-up, and 411 assistance. If you've been avoiding the Huawei Mercury due to its lack of Muve Music you can grab one now, outright for $230, and for that you'll be getting a Android 2.3 powered device with a 1.4Ghz processor along with and 8MP shooter on the back. 
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| Posted: 06 Apr 2012 09:19 AM PDT Happy Friday, folks! To wrap up another week of Android accessory giveaway's we're featuring the Incipio Feather Ultralight Hard Shell Case for Galaxy Nexus, Mobi Hard Shell Case for Galaxy Note, Seidio ACTIVE Case for HTC Sensation, and the Smartphone Experts Crystal Case for HTC Inspire 4G. Take a brief moment to check out our hands-on videos of each item, then be sure leave your comment below letting us know which accessory you'd like to win. Check back with us on Monday when we announce the winner from today's giveaway along with the winners from the entire week! Incipio Feather Ultralight Hard Shell Case for Galaxy NexusMeasuring less than 1mm thin, Incipio's Ultralight Feather Case is ideal for the Galaxy Nexus user seeking inconspicuous, first-class protection. The case is constructed of an ultra light, ultra strong polymer that offers form-fitting durable protection without the added bulk. The Ultralight Feather features a soft-touch matte finish and cutouts for the buttons of the Galaxy Nexus. 
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| ASUS to give away free dongle to address Transformer Prime GPS issues Posted: 06 Apr 2012 09:19 AM PDT
As reports of GPS issues with the ASUS Transformer Prime continue, the manufacturer is turning to a drastic solution to give Prime owners better GPS connectivity. According to an ASUS support representative quoted on XDA, ASUS will soon begin offering a hardware solution, in the form of a "GPS Extension Kit" dongle, which it'll provide for free to all Prime owners. Sure enough, shortly afterwards a corroborating statement appeared on ASUS' VIP member area.
Prime owners can now sign up for the new dongle through the ASUS VIP. For what it's worth, the ASUS rep quoted by XDA says the kit will "will be a flush fit on the bottom of the unit if held in landscape matching the color of your Prime chassis." So no worries about unsightly bulges sticking out of your tablet. Kudos to ASUS for stepping up to the plate and offering a genuine solution for those affected by these issues, however it's a shame it's taken four months for the real fix to arrive. Source: LandOfDroid; via: Engadget 
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| What version of Android is the HTC EVO 4G LTE using? Posted: 06 Apr 2012 08:43 AM PDT
We know the EVO 4G LTE is running Android 4-dot ... something. But this was a first, at least for me. At least they didn't come at us with something like "That's for us to know and you to find out." 
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| One of the EVO 4G LTE's most important features may be one you hate the most Posted: 06 Apr 2012 07:45 AM PDT
I worry about my HTC One X. I live in fear that I will render its camera -- one of the more important parts of the phone -- useless by scratching the camera lens to no end. On the One X, which is made up of just a single piece of polycarbonate, there's no easy way to replace the lens cover. That's not the case with the EVO 4G LTE. The lens cover is a part of the removable cover. And that's a bit ironic, don'tcha think? The part that is the subject of much controversy (some folks are little upset over the design) could well be the phone's savoir. The camera on the HTC One series -- as well as the HTC EVO 4G LTE -- is one of its most important features. If you're looking for another way the E4GLTE might best the excellent HTC One X, here it is. 
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| Facebook Messenger updated, with updated visuals and better support for ICS Posted: 06 Apr 2012 07:43 AM PDT
That other Facebook app, Facebook Messenger, just received an update that among other things is supposed to make it play better with Ice Cream Sandwich. The visuals have also been updated, and while not a major update, things do look crisper all round. They haven't totally bought into the ICS way of things though, as on the Galaxy Nexus for example, the menu button is still the 3 little dots next to the onscreen buttons. So what else do we get then? Faster ways to start conversations and group conversations -- faster than using the full bore Facebook app that's for sure. Hitting the + button brings up a list of your more recently contacted friends, and right at the top is the "new group conversation" button. Otherwise, we're treated to the usual smattering of bug fixes, and performance and battery life improvements. We've got the download links for you after the break. 
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| Deal of the Day: HTC TPU Skin Case for ThunderBolt Posted: 06 Apr 2012 06:56 AM PDT
The HTC TPU Skin Case comes in black, raspberry, purple, and is available for just $6.95 today only, 72% off the regular price. Get yours while supplies last! 
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| Posted: 06 Apr 2012 04:56 AM PDT
If you’re a regular around these parts, you’ll already be well-acquainted with HTC’s latest beast, the One X. You’ve seen our pre-release coverage from MWC, read Phil’s definitive review and checked out our guide to Sense 4. The verdict seems clear -- the HTC One X is a hell of a device, and without a doubt the most impressive smartphone of 2012 so far. But a phone worthy of this kind of praise deserves a second look, and so I’ve been spending the past few days getting to know the Vodafone UK version of the One X. Instead of re-hashing our existing coverage, I’m going to take an in-depth look at six of the phone’s most important characteristics, and offer a few thoughts of my own. Think of it as more a commentary than a review. Join us after the break for a second opinion on the HTC One X. 
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| Google-branded, ASUS-made tablet reportedly arriving in July Posted: 06 Apr 2012 04:52 AM PDT
We've been hearing rumors of an ASUS-manufactured Google "Nexus" tablet for the past few months, mostly from unconfirmed or dubious sources. Today, though, The Verge is reporting that such a device is in the works, and is slated for a July launch at the earliest. Apparently the 7-inch ICS tablet is being redesigned in an effort to reduce its cost (and price tag), resulting in the release window being pushed back from May. The old design would've made it to market at a $249 price point, but Google is apparently pushing for an even lower price. Current specs are said to include a 7-inch screen, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and a quad-core NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor. Of course, if this thing's going back to the drawing board, some of that may change, at least on the hardware side. If a July launch is indeed in the cards, there's every chance we'll see this thing at Google IO in late June. However, as some of us have pointed out, it'll need to be more than "just another Android tablet" if it's to have any hope of making a dent in Apple's market share. Source: The Verge 
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| Unaudited HTC Q1 results show 35% drop in revenues Posted: 06 Apr 2012 04:38 AM PDT
HTC may be riding a wave of good publicity following the launch of the One X and One S, but things aren't looking quite so rosy on the financial side. The Taiwanese manufacturer released its unaudited financial results for the first quarter of the year today, showing of NT$67.8 billion (~$2.3 billion), down from NT$104.2 billion (~$3.5 billion) for the same quarter last year -- a 35% drop. Similarly, HTC's operating income shrank from NT$16.5 billion in Q1 2011 to just NT$5.6 billion in the last quarter. Back in February HTC said it was expecting a weaker Q1, due to "product cycle transition", insisting this was a "temporary phenomenon." Q4 2011 and Q1 2012 were dominated by the iPhone 4S launch, along with continued strong success for HTC's main Android rival, Samsung. The manufacturer will be hoping to recapture consumers' imaginations with new "hero" devices like the HTC One X and One S, which launched in Europe yesterday. Source: HTC (PDF) 
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| Late-night poll: About those buttons Posted: 05 Apr 2012 11:05 PM PDT
We're all thinking about our next phone, because that what Android fans tend to do. We know we want lots of cores, tons of RAM, lots of storage, and all the other bells and whistles that go along with. Tonight, let's talk buttons. There's three ways to go here. Old school physical buttons, capacitive buttons, and with ICS, on-screen buttons. Each have their strengths and their weaknesses. And we can't forget the issues apps that haven't been updated have with real buttons, with that black bar and three dots hanging out there. Of course, there are fans of each kind, and we wouldn't want it any other way. We embrace the idea that there's different strokes for different folks, and glad that Android offers that choice. So what kind of buttons do you prefer? I wish I could find a phone with a mix of physical buttons (a dedicated button to answer the phone works well for me) and capacitive buttons. Since that isn't going to happen, I'd have to pick a good set of capacitive buttons. What about you guys? Let us know in the poll! 
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| AT&T One X prototype may mean early access for hackery Posted: 05 Apr 2012 09:06 PM PDT
Whenever a hot new HTC device is on the way, a portion of potential buyers are only interested in one thing -- how long until it's rooted and the bootloader is cracked? The AT&T One X is no exception, and many of us drooling over it already have grand plans to hack the daylights out of the damn thing until it cries uncle. That's what we do, and we'll never stop. But that means time spent finding exploits (which very smart people at HTC are busy to prevent), bricking devices, and general headache until HTC throws us a bone with their bootloader unlocking tool. Part of me is sure they chuckle a bit when we can't get them cracked (I know I would), and they have a sly smile when they finally upload the tools to get it done. It's cat and mouse, and they likely have as much fun on their end as we do on ours -- at heart software engineers are hackers, too. The AT&T One X may get haxxored sooner rather than later, as a lucky user ended up with a prototype with full S-OFF in the bootloader. He's currently looking for help getting things dumped and sent to the people who know what to do with these sorts of things, and should they succeed a fantastic new phone will be putty in the hands of developers. If not, we just have to wait. Here's hoping! Anyhoo, if you can help, or know someone who can help, hit the link below and chime in. A few people looking to buy this one will be grateful. Source: XDA-Developers 
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| Friendcaster for Facebook updated with refreshed UI, themes and realtime notifications Posted: 05 Apr 2012 07:36 PM PDT
For all you Facebook fans out there not overly pleased with Facebook for Android, Friendcaster for Facebook has always been a great alternative. The latest update pushes the release to v5.0 and brings some pretty nice changes along for the ride. Real-time notifications, new themes to choose from, a new check-in interface along with some Android 4.0 enhancements and memory improvements make it all a worthwhile update from OneLouder Apps. The update is available now in the Google Play Store where you'll also find the full change log. Jump on past the break for the download link. 
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| Radio issues after updating to 4.0.4, Sprint EVO 4G LTE [From the Forums] Posted: 05 Apr 2012 06:20 PM PDT
Since we'll be podcasting tomorrow instead of tonight, now would be a great time to get caught up on all the things we'll be discussing from the past few days. You can do so by jumping back a few pages here on the blogs or heading on into the Android Central forums to some more chat to hold you over:
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| Cinemark debuts new Android app - Find theatres, purchase tickets & more Posted: 05 Apr 2012 05:43 PM PDT
Despite there being a ton of Android apps for movie discovery in the Google Play Store, there is still a clear demand for dedicated movie theater apps out there. With dedicated apps such as the newly released Cinemark Theaters you can find not only movies playing in your area but also purchase tickets directly from your smartphone and Cinemark has loaded their app with features:
If your planning an outing to the movies, you can check out the app which is now available in the Google Play Store and you'll find the download past the break. Now, I know I won't be waiting in line when The Avengers comes out. 
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