Posted: 07 Mar 2012 04:58 PM PST  T-Mobile is apparently gearing up to launch another mid-range device on the network as FCC filings reveal Huawei’s new “Prism”, model number U8651T. The device has passed certification and closely resembles the Huawei Sonic we saw last year which launched on Magenta. Nothing special to note here folks as the device appears to house simple yet doable standards. Expect a 3.5-inch display, Android 2.3 Gingerbread and 512 MB of RAM. Should make for a decent little guy on the network we’re guessing. Stay tuned as we dig for more specs like whether or not the device will be capable of hitting T-Mobile’s 42 Mbps. Until then, feel free to speculate in the comments below. source: FCC Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more! |
Posted: 07 Mar 2012 04:49 PM PST  One of the biggest features I love about custom ROMs is the amount of tweaks and toggles you have at the touch of a finger tip. If you’re like me you’re always looking for more toggles to easily turn on or off various features quickly and easily; the 4G LTE toggle is just one example. Well we have a simple tweak for you if you’re running CM9 or any if its many variants that adds a bunch of features to the notification bar. This tweak, developed by rob43, adds the following features to your CM9 ROM:
If you’re interested in adding these features to your notification bar you can scroll on down a bit further to get your taste of extra toggle goodness. All you have to do is flash it in your recovery, clear your Dalvik cache, and reboot. It’s as easy as that. Once you reboot the device you can access your new toggles in the reloaded settings of your launcher of choice. Let us know how you like these new features in the comment section below. Enjoy! Reloaded ICS v. 1.2 – Link source: RootzWiki Thread Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more! |
Posted: 07 Mar 2012 04:47 PM PST  The LG Lucid 4G, which had been code named the LG Cayman, is showing its face in these new pics. The leaked pics don’t show too much to comment on, so we’re expecting a mid-range Android phone for Verizon. We’ve previously reported on a leaked document that named March 29 as the release date, most likely for under $200. Here are the leaked specs:
The model number for the LG Lucid is VS840, which lands it in Verizon’s lineup between the LG Enlighten (VS700) and LG Spectrum (VS920). What are you thoughts on the LG Lucid? source: Pocket Now Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more! |
Posted: 07 Mar 2012 04:39 PM PST  Ahh, is it that time of season already? Rovio is keeping it going strong with their latest iteration to the Angry Birds franchise. The company has updated their Spring version of the game, Cherry Blossom Festival in preparation for the upcoming season. So, while we’re all still waiting for Angry Birds Space to hit the ground running on a device that is not the Galaxy Note, here’s a little something to take the edge off. The Spring time app will offer the Cherry Blossom and Japanese themed game with fifteen standard levels and two bonus levels that are hidden. And there doesn’t appear to be an intro to any new birds that we can see in case you were wondering. They’re saving those for Angry Birds Space which we could see on or around March 22nd. Fingers are crossed. Feel free to leave a comment or two below and don’t forget to take some pigs and kick some names for us.      Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more! |
Posted: 07 Mar 2012 03:31 PM PST  The tech world is waiting with bated breath for the arrival of the Samsung Galaxy SIII but it appears Samsung isn’t quite finished with the current Galaxy line just yet. T-Mobile USA updated its online store today to include the Galaxy S Blaze 4G as ‘Coming Soon’ The Galaxy S Blaze 4G is a high-end Android phone powered by a 1.5 GHz dual-core snapdragon processor and 1GB RAM. There’s a 5MP camera on the rear with autofocus and 720p HD recording, there’s also a 1.3MP front facing camera for video calls. The phone will come in 16GB and 32GB versions and Samsung haven’t yet confirmed as to whether or not it will ship with Android 4.0 ICS. The Galaxy S Blaze 4G is expected to land in March priced at $149.99. Head on over to the T-Mobile website for further details. source : T-Mobile Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more! |
Posted: 07 Mar 2012 02:51 PM PST  In case you missed it, or didn’t care enough to watch it, the new iPad was announced today. “The New iPad,” as it’s being called, is the successor to the iPad 2 and comes with a 2048×1536 Retina Display as well as LTE capabilities. Given that most of the other specs for the device are out as well it’s time to see how they stack up to the upcoming announced Transformer Pad Infinity. The folks from AnandTech also compared it to the iPad 2 to give you an idea of what’s changed exactly. So without further ado I present to you the Asus vs. Apple tablet showdown. Hit the break below to check them out and let us know what you think in the comments section below. Is The New iPad that exciting? Let us know!  source: AnandTech Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more! |
Posted: 07 Mar 2012 12:52 PM PST  I am always a fan of trying new apps out. I am especially a fan of trying apps out that make the most used apps on my Nexus even better. Over the past few months I’ve come to rely on using my device as my daily driver for music listening and media viewing. As this continues to be the case I am finding that the various apps I’ve been using to be somewhat sluggish and clunky. I don’t know why but I feel like I stumble through them in a hap-hazard like manner. Well thanks to the n7player I no longer feel that way as it brings us a polished user interface and some decent features. They include:
While it may not boast all of the features as PowerAmp it still offers some impressive features. As of right now it’s in limited public beta so if you’re interested in trying it out and giving feedback then hit the break to find the Google Play link or QR code below. In my opinion, you won’t be sorry if you do. We also have for you a video that showcases some of these awesome features so check that out too. Enjoy!  Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more! |
Posted: 07 Mar 2012 12:09 PM PST 
The 90-day trial of Norton Mobile Security supports all Samsung Galaxy Android smartphones, including Galaxy S2 LTE, Galaxy S2, Galaxy Neo, Galaxy S Hoppin and Galaxy A. Users can download it from ‘Utility’ category in Samsung Apps or by searching for “Norton Mobile Security” from within Samsung Apps. Full press release after the break:Norton Mobile Security Protects Samsung GALAXY Smartphone Users WorldwideMOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – March 6, 2012 – Norton by Symantec (Nasdaq: SYMC) today announced that Samsung Electronics will provide Norton Mobile Security, an application for Android OS, to select smartphone users worldwide. Samsung will offer a full-featured, complimentary 90-day subscription of Norton Mobile Security in multiple languages to Samsung GALAXY users through Samsung Apps."We are pleased to extend our valued relationship with Samsung by helping to protect more of its customers' devices and data from theft, loss and mobile threats," said Janice Chaffin, group president, Consumer Business Unit, Symantec. "With smartphone sales now outpacing PC sales, cybercriminals are devising new threats everyday to steal from mobile users. Consumers need to be protected more than ever." Norton Mobile Security combines anti-theft features with powerful antimalware to protect user's important data from loss, theft, viruses and other threats through the following features: Norton Mobile Security can be downloaded from the 'Utility' category in Samsung Apps or by entering 'Norton Mobile Security' into the search query at the Samsung Apps. Norton Mobile Security supports all Samsung Galaxy Android smartphones, including Galaxy S2 LTE, Galaxy S2, Galaxy Neo, Galaxy S Hoppin and Galaxy A. It is available in nine languages, including Korean, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, and Traditional Chinese languages. A one-year license costs $29.99USD. About Norton Norton protects the Stuff that matters to consumers, across all aspects of their digital lives. Norton provides a range of security solutions including technologies for PCs and mobile devices, live tech support services and online backup. Like Norton on Facebook. About Symantec Symantec is a global leader in providing security, storage and systems management solutions to help consumers and organizations secure and manage their information-driven world. Our software and services protect against more risks at more points, more completely and efficiently, enabling confidence wherever information is used or stored. More information is available at www.symantec.com. About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2010 consolidated sales of US$135.8 billion. Employing approximately 190,500 people in 206 offices across 68 countries, the company operates two separate organizations to coordinate its nine independent business units: Digital Media & Communications, comprising Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, and Digital Imaging; and Device Solutions, consisting of Memory, System LSI and LCD. Recognized for its industry-leading performance across a range of economic, environmental and social criteria, Samsung Electronics was named the world's most sustainable technology company in the 2011 Dow Jones Sustainability Index. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com. Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more! |
Posted: 07 Mar 2012 10:32 AM PST  Apparently, the absurdly priced Samsung Galaxy S Advanced has been delayed and we won’t be seeing it until sometime around the end of the month. The guys over at Clove are pointing towards a March 26th release. Clove is offering the SIM-free device for a price of £354 ($557) which really isn’t much of a sale if you ask us. Come to think of it, we’re not sure why this device is even on the market and we’re all wondering who’s going to fork over the serious cash for this “in-between” device when they could be getting a bigger and better devices at a cheaper price. We’ll let you all decide. Feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments below. In the meantime, check out the specs for device comparison. Features of Samsung Galaxy S Advance I9070
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Posted: 07 Mar 2012 10:25 AM PST  U.S. senator Charles Schumer has requested that the Federal Trade Commision investigate reports that applications on both iOS and Android platforms are able to steal private photos and contacts and export them to their servers – without the user’s consent. Schumer is concerned about a New York Times report that iOS and Android apps can obtain access to the user’s private photos and contacts. The senator says that it’s his understanding that the uses in question violate the terms of service of both Apple and Google platforms. “These uses go well beyond what a reasonable user understands himself to be consenting to when he allows an app to access data on the phone for purposes of the app’s functionality,” Schumer said in a letter to the FTC. Schumer also suggests that “smartphone makers should be required to put in place safety measures to ensure third party applications are not able to violate a user’s personal privacy by stealing photographs or data that the user did not consciously decide to make public”, and that phone manufacturers have an obligation to protect the private content of their customers. This is an interesting allegation, and it’s definitely a little worrisome. Whether or not this holds a severe case I’m sure we’ll find out in the coming days and weeks. It’s common sense that only what the application needs or what you consent to relinquish to the application should be accessed and used, and only according to how you agree for that content to be used. source: reuters |
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