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Could the Galaxy S III Launch Reveal Multiple Models?

Posted: 16 Apr 2012 02:21 PM PDT

Well we finally got some official confirmation on this years most anticipated handset and it looks like May 3rd will be its big unveiling. As the release date gets closer, leaks are going to become more prevalent and the most recent set of Galaxy S III “details” come from sources close to BGR. According to BGR, Samsung plans for a huge GSIII release not only in London, but we could also see a simultaneous launch in New York City, Seoul and Dubai. The Galaxy S III is even said to be the official device of the 2012 summer Olympics. This would mean a ton of advertising opportunities for Samsung and should prove beneficial when trying to compete with the upcoming iPhone 5 launch.

As far as details go, we get further confirmation of what we have heard before such as a 1080p HD display, a quad-core Exynos processor and 4G LTE. What’s interesting is that BGR also mentions that the phone will come with options, one being its color (blue/black or white) and the other being its storage size (16GB or 32GB). As it usually goes with anything unofficial, we will take this with a dash of Morton’s… Although the thought of having options when it comes to the next superphone sure does sound nice! Which combo would you chose? Shout it out in the comments below.

source: BGR

 

New Updates Rolling out for the Sprint Branded ZTE Optik, Build V55V1.1.0B09

Posted: 16 Apr 2012 01:53 PM PDT

We all jump for joy when we see updates pop up in the status bar on our Android devices, don't we? Well, that's what Sprint has brought to all of you ZTE Optik owners out there today. The ZTE Optik 7-inch tablet is Sprint’s very budget friendly Honeycomb sporting device that arrived to the Now network back in early February. Released today was build V55V1.1.0B09. Below you'll find a list of the the fixes, updates, and enhancements:

  • Google DRM solution
  • Google Music
  • Google+
  • Persistent notification after BT transfer
  • Software version corrected in x-wap profile
  • Sim City closes when attempting to purchase while connected to Wifi
  • Sim City download issue fixed
  • Response when connected to a computer via USB cable

The update will be rolling out over the next couple of days. If you're like me, you may need to check and make sure your automatic updates are working.  Just go to Settings>About tablet>System updates>Update Android>Check now and enjoy all the glory that is new updates!

Source: sprintcommunity

Download the DROID RAZR Smart Actions application to your DROID Bionic

Posted: 16 Apr 2012 01:18 PM PDT

 

If you own a DROID Bionic and you’re growing tired of staring enviously at your DROID RAZR toting companions and their immensely useful ‘Smart Actions’ application, we’ve got you covered.

Dana Davis AKA iNsAnEmOd took to his twitter account to generously share his work with the world in the shape of an APK download. You don’t need to be rooted to get going, you can simply side load the application and you’re good to go. Feedback online suggests that the APK will only work on Motorola ROMs, I’ve tried it out on my GSM Galaxy Nexus and can confirm that it didn’t work.

Click the link below to download the application and be sure to let us know how it works out for you in the comments below.

download : SmartActions

source : Twitter

Need a Mother’s Day gift idea? Try Gift Wizard Lite for Android

Posted: 16 Apr 2012 12:23 PM PDT

A while back I did a review on Gift Wizard, which helps you when you can’t figure out what to give as gift to someone special. I remember it vividly. My wife turned to me and asked what to buy someone as a thank you gift, and I immediately opened up Gift Wizard, punched in some details about the person, and it spit out a bunch of ideas. We immediately settled on one of them. The whole process took less than 2 minutes. The funny thing is that I realized Gift Wizard really didn’t tell me anything I didn’t know, but many times when trying to think of a gift for someone, the obvious never seems to come to mind.

We’ve all been in situations where we just can’t figure it out and the panic starts settling in. It’s time to get rid of all that stress and give Gift Wizard Lite a try. Gift Wizard Lite is totally free so you don’t have an excuse. Back when I reviewed it, I had the paid version, which is .99 cents. To me, it was worth every penny, but with Mother’s Day coming up, SockMonkeySolutions just released this free version. What a perfect opportunity to give it a try. It has all the same features as the paid version except you won’t be able to load/save profiles or share your results via SMS or other social networks. If you try it out and it works for you, I recommend jumping right in to the paid version. It will make your life a lot easier with the saved profiles. Hit the break for download links.

 

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Registration for Transformer Prime GPS dongle now open

Posted: 16 Apr 2012 12:00 PM PDT

Still suffering from spotty or non-existent GPS signal on your beloved Transformer Prime? Already heard the news that Asus is set to offer a GPS dongle to resolve the issue? Well time to get registering folks as the website is now live.

Those of you holding out for a software fix will unfortunately be disappointed as it appears that the rather unsightly dongle is your only hope. The dongle plugs into the proprietary port which in turn means you won’t be able to use it whilst charging or in conjunction with the laptop dock. Quite the sacrifice to make for an accurate GPS lock.

Naturally the dongle will be absolutely free providing you register before the 31st of July 2012. There’s no word on when you should expect to receive the unit once ordered nor is there any clarification as to what happens beyond the cut off date. Still, it’s refreshing to see Asus is dedicated to providing a solution to the messy situation.

Click the link below to register for your dongle.

So what’s the verdict owners of the Transformer Prime, are you happy with this solution? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

 

source : Asus

Apps without permissions: Should you be worried about Android’s latest security scare?

Posted: 16 Apr 2012 11:31 AM PDT

The latest security threat for the Android world deals with apps that don’t require permissions. Paul Brodeur from Leviathan reported about the possibility that an app with no permissions could actually access your data from your physical  or internal SD card. An app such as this could access all non-hidden files and scan them for any information, including any sensitive info. Since the app itself doesn’t have permission to access the internet, it would have to open the browser to send the information. Not an easy task without you knowing it’s being done, but someone could come up with some sort of trick.

Lets be honest folks, should you be keeping any data on your SD card that is sensitive? Forget about apps, what happens if you misplace your phone or it gets into the wrong hands? Anybody could access your SD card to get to those contents. Okay so you’re not saving anything sensitive to your SD card, is there any other potential?

Well the folks at The Verge came up with an issue with photos. If your geolocation is saved with every photo you take, then an app such as this could potentially find out where you’ve been like your home, work, etc. To be honest, again, if you lose your phone, whomever found it could do the same. Hopefully they will use that information in a productive manner by bringing your phone back, but again, if you don’t want people to ever find out where you’ve been, then turn off geotagging on your device. Every phone is different, but you should find the settings in your camera app.

This is just another scare that you should be aware if, but lets not panic. Our phones are important to us, but you have to use your common sense about what data you keep on it.

sources: theverge and leviathan

 

Samsung shows us how much cooler the Galaxy Note is going to be with an overview video of the Premium Suite and Ice Cream Sandwich

Posted: 16 Apr 2012 09:31 AM PDT

Samsung Galaxy Note owners should be getting a taste of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich soon. I know everyone expected it last month, but the good news is that with the Note, the ICS experience is dramatically different with the Premium Suite. Samsung is touting the ability to create notebooks or unique stories on the go with seven templates: Note, Meeting Note, Idea Note, Magazine, Travel, Diary, and Recipe. You can even choose or create your own notebook covers.

For actual notebook enhancements, they added a floating icon bar and the ability to record your drawings. Google searches are now part of your notes as you can simply write something and find out more about it, even formulas. You can quickly scan through the content of all your notebooks to find what you’re looking for. Plus there’s still more. If you thought the Galaxy Note was cool now, wait till you watch the video after the break. Samsung really turned things up here.

Click here to view the embedded video.

AT&T will release the HTC One X by the end of the week?

Posted: 16 Apr 2012 08:58 AM PDT

BGR just heard from a “trusted source” that AT&T could announce the HTC One X tomorrow and release it by the end of the week or possibly early next week. As you already know the AT&T version is supposed to be identical to the global version with the exception of the processor. Because of LTE compatibility, AT&T won’t get the NVIDIA Tegra 3, but will instead get the a 1.5 GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor. Of course Sprint has already cooked up their version of the One X that is known as the EVO 4G LTE and should be out by late May or early June. Stay tuned folks because this week looks a lot better all of a sudden.

via BGR

Sprint Galaxy Nexus officially hitting shelves April 22, pre-order available now!

Posted: 16 Apr 2012 08:19 AM PDT

This should be a very good morning for many prospective and upgrade-ready Sprint customers. Sprint’s Galaxy Nexus preorder page just went live stating that you can now get in line to have the latest addition to the Google experience device lineup shipped out to you “before others get a glimpse on Sunday, April 22“. You can pre-order your G-Nex for $199 on contract, but if you are like me and don’t have an upgrade, then you can grab one for $549 full retail price. Who is ready to start your new journey with Google’s latest and greatest smartphone! Hit the break for the full presser and details. 

Sprint Continues 4G LTE Momentum with Launch of Galaxy Nexus by Samsung on April 22 for $199.99

 

Pre-order begins today at www.sprint.com/nexus

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – April 16, 2012 – Sprint (NYSE:S) , the only national wireless carrier offering truly unlimited data for all phones while on the Sprint network1, continues its 4G LTE launch momentum with the launch of Galaxy Nexus by Samsung, its first Android™ 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich, smartphone with 4G LTE capability. It boasts a Pure Google experience, 1.2GHz dual-core processor, a 4.65-inch HD Super AMOLED™ contour display and dual cameras enabling video chat.
Galaxy Nexus will be available in Sprint Stores, Sprint Business Sales, Telesales (1-800-SPRINT1) and Web Sales (www.sprint.com) beginning on Sunday, April 22, for $199.99 (excluding taxes) with a new line of service or eligible upgrade and two-year service agreement. Pre-order begins today atwww.sprint.com/nexus. Customers who pre-order Galaxy Nexus will begin receiving their devices as early as Friday, April 20 – two days before the device goes on sale – while supplies last.

 

Galaxy Nexus on Sprint also features Google Wallet™, turning the smartphone into a wallet using Near Field Communication (NFC) to make safe purchases at more than 100,000 participating retailers. As an extra bonus, Sprint customers who activate a Google Wallet account within a week of activation of their Galaxy Nexus will receive a $10 instant credit on their Google Wallet account and an additional $40 credit within three weeks2.

 

"Galaxy Nexus is a beautifully designed smartphone that combines the Pure Google experience with the speed of Sprint's upcoming 4G LTE network," said Fared Adib, vice president – Product Development, Sprint. "It represents the cutting-edge features and applications that customers expect and pairs perfectly with Sprint's unlimited data plans to let our customers enjoy their wireless experience without worrying about overage charges or throttling."

 

Manufactured by Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile), a leading global mobile phone provider and the No. 1 mobile phone provider in the United States3, Galaxy Nexus pairs the beauty of Samsung hardware with a Pure Google experience. It is built on Android, 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich, which brings an entirely new look and feel to Android. Simple layouts with subtle animations and delightful flourishes make everything feel alive. The home screen, web browser, email and everything in between have been rethought and redesigned to make Android simple, beautiful and beyond smart.

 

Galaxy Nexus has a full-featured 5-megapixel camera with automatic focus and 1080p video capture, top-notch, low-light performance and zero shutter lag. Open it right from the lock screen and fire off a photo instantly. Snapping several photos is quicker than the blink of an eye, and single-motion panoramic mode lets the user take beautiful panorama pictures with Galaxy Nexus.

 

Additional key features include:

  • ·         Face Unlock: Galaxy Nexus introduces a new, fun way to unlock the phone – with a smile. State-of-the-art facial recognition technology lets the user switch on their phone and look at it to get past the lock screen – no passwords to remember, nothing to type or swipe.
  • ·         Android Beam™: Share contacts, web pages, YouTube videos, directions and apps – just by touching two NFC-enabled Android phones back to back – tap to beam what's on the phone to a friend.
  • ·         Google+™ Hangouts: Video chat with a group of up to 10 friends using the 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera, all on the go.
  • ·         A 1.2GHz dual-core processor and a brilliant 4.65-inch HD Super AMOLED contour display with 1280×720 resolution.
  • ·         Google Play™: With more than 500,000 apps, millions of songs and books and thousands of movies, Google Play has something for everyone.
  • ·         Google Wallet: Turn the smartphone into a wallet using NFC to make safe, secure purchases at more than 100,000 participating retailers.
  • ·         Google Voice™ makes people's lives easier by providing one phone number to use for the rest of their life. Easily manage up to six devices with one Sprint phone number, use intelligent call routing and advanced call controls like call screening, blocking and recording, and online management of SMS, voicemail and call logs at www.google.com/voice.

 

Galaxy Nexus customers can enjoy an unlimited data experience with Sprint Everything Data plans. Sprint's Everything Data plan with Any Mobile, AnytimeSM includes unlimited web, texting and calling to and from any mobile in America while on the Sprint Network, starting at just $79.99 per month for smartphones – a savings of $40 per month versus Verizon's comparable plan with unlimited talk, text and 2GB web, or $10 per month savings versus Verizon's 450-minute plan with unlimited text and 2GB web.

 

Sprint recently announced Atlanta, Baltimore, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City and San Antonio are expected to have 4G LTE and enhanced 3G service in mid-year 2012. The anticipated launch of these large metropolitan areas demonstrates the continued commitment by Sprint to invest in its network through Network Vision. Sprint customers in these areas will soon enjoy ultra-fast data speeds and improved 3G voice quality. For the most up-to-date details on Sprint's 4G LTE rollout, please visitwww.sprint.com/4GLTE.

 

About Sprint Nextel

Sprint Nextel offers a comprehensive range of wireless and wireline communications services bringing the freedom of mobility to consumers, businesses and government users. Sprint Nextel served more than 55 million customers at the end of 2011 and is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including the first wireless 4G service from a national carrier in the United States; offering industry-leading mobile data services, leading prepaid brands including Virgin Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, and Assurance Wireless; instant national and international push-to-talk capabilities; and a global Tier 1 Internet backbone. Newsweek ranked Sprint No. 3 in its 2011 Green Rankings, listing it as one of the nation's greenest companies, the highest of any telecommunications company. You can learn more and visit Sprint at www.sprint.com or www.facebook.com/sprint and www.twitter.com/sprint.

 

Android, Google Wallet, Google+, Google Play, Android Beam, YouTube and Google Voice are trademarks of Google, Inc.

Samsung, Galaxy and Super AMOLED are all trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

 

 

1Everything Data Plan with no data overages or throttling

2Terms and conditions: Upon successful activation of Google Wallet on your Galaxy Nexus within seven days of purchase during promotional period of April 22 through May 22 (also includes devices pre-ordered before April 22), there will be a $10 credit added to your Google Wallet prepaid card. Additional $40 credit will be added to your Google Wallet prepaid card within three weeks of Google Wallet activation. To see where your Google Wallet prepaid card will work, please go to http://www.google.com/wallet/where-it-works.html. For more questions or inquiries about this offer please call: 1-855-492-5538.

3Number one mobile phone provider in the United States claim for Samsung Mobile based upon reported shipment data, according to Strategy Analytics, Q4 2011 U.S. Market Share Handset Shipments Reports.

 

 

LG Optimus L7 available later this month with the L5 shortly on its way

Posted: 16 Apr 2012 08:05 AM PDT

For the last year or so, LG has really stepped it up in the Android mobile arena making a mark with their Optimus line of smartphones. The latest announcement of their new offerings showcased three devices, the LG Optimus L7, L5 and L3 that were expected to go on sale in Europe by the 1st half of 2012. Well, according to LG France, the new L7 is scheduled to hit shelves in late April with the L5 expected to follow suit in May. In case you missed the presser, the Optimus L7 will be equipped with a single-core processor, 4.3 inch screen with a floating mass display, 5 MP camera with LED flash and will be served with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. The Optimus L5 will ship out with similar specs with differences being a 4 inch screen and an 800 MHz single-core processor.  Do take note that the L5 will also come with ICS on board. No pricing is available yet for the L5 but the L7 is said to be free on contract. Despite the slightly dated specs, these phones look to be very nice additions to LG’s current lineup.

source: UnwiredView
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