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New Samsung Galaxy Series Names Trademarked Posted: 10 Mar 2012 03:55 PM PST Samsung just filed for US trademark protection for a new series of names for their Galaxy series of devices, in addition to the ones filed earlier for the Galaxy Emerge, Stellar, and Halo. Whether or not these new names end up as commercial products, Samsung now has the option to use Galaxy Thunder, Galaxy Express, and Galaxy Accelerate. Could these actually be three names for the upcoming Galaxy S III, each slated for a different US carrier? We’ll have to wait and see. One other interesting trademark from Samsung is Samsung Wallet, which sounds like an NFC payment system that could be another competitor to Google Wallet and ISIS. Just what does Samsung have up its sleeve? source: uspto (thunder), uspto (express), uspto (accelerate), uspto (samsung wallet) via: pocketnow Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more!

Quad-Core HTC One X Passes Through FCC Posted: 10 Mar 2012 02:49 PM PST HTC’s much anticipated One X is coming in two flavors: the Snapdragon S4 dual-core LTE model destined for AT&T, and the Tegra 3 quad-core international version. The One Series of phones is getting a lot of chatter about their superior cameras with ImageSense technology. The good news is that the Tegra 3 international version, model number PJ46100, has just cleared through the FCC, bringing it closer to launch. If you are disappointed that the LTE version is dual-core, it should be possible to import the quad-core and use it on AT&T’s 3G frequencies if HSPA+ is fast enough for you. However, I would recommend waiting until full benchmarks and real-world testing can determine whether the Tegra 3 is indeed faster than the Snapdragon S4, at least for your uses. Tell us what you think in the comments below. Would you prefer the quad-core with slower connection speeds, or the dual-core with LTE? source: fcc via:  pocketnow Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more!

Possible Snapdragon S4 manufacturing delays could setback Android device releases Posted: 10 Mar 2012 11:07 AM PST There’s a rumor flying around that the Snapdragon S4 processor could be facing manufacturing delays. It’s possible that TSMC, the plant that makes the Snapdragon S4, is having difficulties with the 28nm process. Word on the street is they haven’t been making the chip since mid-February, and probably won’t start up again before the end of March. Qualcomm has spent quite a while on the development of the Snapdragon S4, but TSMC ultimately makes the chip. If the Snapdragon S4 isn’t being manufactured, several Android devices might not make their scheduled debuts. Some of the phones in question are the HTC One X for AT&T and the HTC One S. Both of these phones were slated to be available this spring. The international version of the HTC One X would not be affected, however, since it will use the quad-core Tegra 3 by NVIDIA. Also possibly affected by the Snapdragon S4 delay are the Panasonic ELUGA Power and the Asus PadFone, which were hopefully going to be available in April. This is definitely a rumor, and none of the companies involved have commented on the matter. Let’s hope that this story is false, and we’ll see the devices on time. source: SemiAccurate via: PhoneArena Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more!

‘Original’ White Galaxy Nexus Replacement Battery Door Shows Up on eBay Posted: 10 Mar 2012 09:43 AM PST In case you were wondering if we were ever really going to see the rumored white Galaxy Nexus, a white replacement battery door popped up on eBay recently taking away most doubt. The replacement parts manufacturer has 91% positive feedback from buyers so it’s hard to believe this thing is a fake. Although the seller’s page says the door is “original,” I will still remain skeptical of its maker until the device actually hits Verizon. Speaking of Verizon, the latest rumor suggests that the white VZW model is to be of the 16GB flavor, and could possibly arrive alongside the silver/grey version on April 6th. Hit up the source link below if you want to get a white spare battery door ahead of the game. source: eBay Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more!

Asus debunks rumour on £700 price tag for Padfone Posted: 10 Mar 2012 09:19 AM PST It seems some tech sites had an itchy trigger finger this morning and prematurely released the speculated price of the upcoming Asus Padfone. The rumour doing the rounds was that the phone, tablet and keyboard docking station combo would retail without a contract at £700 ($1,090). Interestingly, most websites were spinning £700 as a ludicrously high price for the package however I challenge you to pick up a high spec phone, tablet and notebook separately for significantly less. It’s a moot point for the time being as Asus was quick to come forward and set the record straight by releasing the following statement :  "ASUS is yet to announce pricing and availability of the ground-breaking and shape-shifting PadFone – anything to the contrary is merely rumours and speculation. We will be announcing details with our carrier partners in due course, so keep an eye out for updates on the official ASUS website and social media pages for more information as and when it is available." There we have it, those of you keen to get your hands on Asus innovative, new 3-in-1 combo will just have to wait a little longer to find out just how big a dent it will make on their credit card! Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more!

Test Photo Outs Low-End HTC Golf Posted: 10 Mar 2012 08:16 AM PST Just in case you haven’t gotten enough news about new HTC handsets recently, we have another one to add to the list. Unlike the higher end One series phones that were just announced at MWC, this leaked device is more of the budget friendly caliber. A leaked test photo has surfaced, outing the phone codenamed the HTC Golf. According to the test specs and Pocket Now, the Golf has a measly 3MP camera, a 3.5-inch display, single-core processor and 512MB of RAM. Supposedly the device only has 4GB of on-board storage (also with microSD slot) but will come in a plethora of colors. This will obviously be HTC’s attempt to grab a foothold on the entry level Android market, as the One series should round out the top-end. The Golf is believed to arrive late in the 2nd quarter and pricing has yet to be determined (with those specs I would imagine damn-near free). We’ll keep you posted. source: Pocket Now Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more!

Hands-On Time And New Trailer Videos With New Angry Birds Space Game Posted: 10 Mar 2012 06:45 AM PST If you’re lucky enough to own one of those sexy Samsung Galaxy Note phablets, you’re about to experience yet more exclusives that the rest of us normal folk won’t. Of course you all remember how Sammy announced a special collaboration with Rovio— aka the makers of Angry Birds— to bring a special edition of the upcoming Angry Birds Space game to the Galaxy Note. If you recall, the special edition of the game was to bring an exclusive level designed specifically for the Galaxy Note and its awesome stylus pen. We’d heard about the special level, but were longing to see how the new level was designed and more importantly— how it played. Hit past the break to see some hands-on time with not only the actual gameplay on the Galaxy Note, but also a brand new cutesy, yet awesome character called Lazer Bird. Click here to view the embedded video. The gameplay using the stylus pen looks to be fluid as heck. You’ll notice off the bat there’s a new menu which includes a mini-game in the menu screen where you have the ability to pop all the bubbles in your sight. When you grow tired of that and want to get some real action, you can jump in the level select screen and see there’s a huge allotment of new space levels. You’ll also notice how smooth and effortless it is using the S-pen to aim and control your Angry Bird. Click here to view the embedded video. Here you can see the Galaxy Note-exclusive level. You’ll notice right off the bat how rich and detailed the design is as well as the cool use of gravity and physics in order to accurately and precisely hit your target. Click here to view the embedded video. You’ll find here the new cool, yet tough character in Lazer Bird. The lavender-colored beast features both “supervision” and “superpower strike”. Sounds like an effective combination to me. Look for the new game to be formally unveiled within the next few weeks. Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more!

LG Optimus L7 on its way to Rogers Posted: 10 Mar 2012 03:58 AM PST The dust is still settling over in Barcelona after the Android-fest that was Mobile World Congress 2012. We saw devices of all shapes and sizes and covering a mass range of budgets, so inevitably one or two devices have flown quietly under the radar. One such device is the ICS toting, LG Optimus L7 which is now winging its way over to Canada by way of Rogers Wireless. Canadian mobile website, mobilesyrup has received a tip suggesting that the device is set to join Rogers “Smartphone Lite” budget phone line-up. As a quick reminder, the Optimus L7 is a mid-range, Android 4.0 ICS phone with a 4.3″, 480 x 800 display, 1 GHz single-core processor and a 5MP, LED equipped camera. There’s no word on price or launch date just yet however we’ll be sure to update you as soon as there is. source : mobilesyrup Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more!

Samsung Galaxy S III (AT&T) Pre-Order – Real or Fake? Posted: 10 Mar 2012 12:33 AM PST The most anticipated phone so far this year is probably the Samsung Galaxy S III. The spec and release date rumors are numerous. We were expecting it at MWC in Barcelona, but Samsung said to expect an announcement at a separate event in the first half of the year, and to follow their Twitter account for news. Since Samsung has been mum on the details of the follow up to the very successful Galaxy S II, sites that are already advertising pre-orders for the device make us wonder. Are the pre-orders real? The latest advertises the “Samsung GT-I9300 Galaxy S III (3G 850/1900MHz AT&T) Black Unlocked Import“  for $799. Check out this screenshot: I won’t go right out and say it’s a scam or anything like that. Just be careful with your $799.99… that’s a lot of cheddar to drop on an unreleased phone if you’re not familiar with the website selling it. I’d wait at least until Samsung announces the thing before parting with any moolah. This has been a Public Service Announcement. source: androidcentral Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more!

It’s a Bird… It’s a Plane… It’s SuperSU! Posted: 09 Mar 2012 11:40 PM PST The devs over at XDA are always up to something… and it’s usually something good. Developer Chainfire decided to take the most basic of root access management tools, Superuser (SU), and make it, well… truly super. If you have rooted your device, you have access to apps that require superuser permissions, and the typical SU gets the job done. But SuperSU adds more functionality, including per-app notifications and temporary unroot. SuperSU is now available in the Play Store in two flavors, free and pro. Check out the full feature list after the break for the differences. Features include: - Superuser access prompt - Superuser access logging - Superuser access notifications - Per-app notification configuration - Temporary unroot - Deep process detection (no more unknowns) - Works in recovery (no more segfaulting) - Works when Android isn’t properly booted - Works with non-standard shell locations - Trusts ADB connection - Always runs in ghost mode - Wake on prompt The Pro version additionally offers: - OTA survival mode (no guarantees) - Full color-coded command content logging (input/output/error) - Per-app logging configuration - Per-app user override - PIN protection That’s some pretty powerful stuff for those who are rooted. OTA survival mode is worth the $2.49 for the pro version alone. Download the free version or the pro license from the links or QR codes below. source: xda Play Store (free version)  Play Store (Pro license)