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Google looking to expand Voice tie-ins to more carriers Posted: 26 Mar 2012 02:26 PM PDT Google Voice, which is currently only available to Sprint users (without the $20 charge to port one's number to Voice), may not be so exclusive for much longer. According to Vincent Paquet, the Group Product Manager for Google Voice, they're talking to other carriers about getting the service integrated. This is sure to please thousands, if not millions of customers on other carriers like T-Mobile and AT&T, who use Google Voice regularly. Of course, no official partnership with another carrier has been announced, but Paquet's statement obviously points to talks between Google and a second, or possibly even third carrier. Tie-ins with another carrier would bring mutual advantages to both Google and the respective carrier. As Sprint said last year when the two teamed up, This is an extremely important event for Sprint. That proved to be true, as Paquet is claiming that Sprint integration has worked well, with a steady stream of people signing up for Google Voice since day one. Again, we haven't heard any official announcements from Google or any carriers, so this is one of those wait-and-see situations. More on this as it develops. So are you excited by the possibility of Google Voice on your carrier? Do we have any Sprint users out there that currently use Google Voice? Drop a comment below! Source CNet Google looking to expand Voice tie-ins to more carriers originally appeared on AndroidGuys. Follow AndroidGuys on Facebook and Twitter and download the free AndroidGuys app for your device! Save a bunch on your next Android. Check out Amazon's best sellers! UPDATED HOURLY

Yet Another Motorola Android device leaked, looks familiar Posted: 26 Mar 2012 01:40 PM PDT Recently, a Motorola device was leaked under the name Droid Fighter, which we expect will be hitting Verizon sooner or later. Now another Motorola device has been leaked out somewhere in China, and it looks a lot like the Fighter, but it's being called the  "Blade". Something about the name points us to another Razr device from Motorola, which wouldn't be surprising. We know from the photo above that the device has a large screen, a front facing camera, and the typical Android capacitive keys as well. There's a kevlar covering on the backside, and we have seen it on devices from the Razr line. Rumor has it that the Blade will come with a 13MP HD camera, and hopefully a good-sized 3,300 mAh battery. At any rate, let's see if the device is destined for Verizon Wireless or if Motorola is planning to make it exclusive to China. Based on the rumored specs above, who's looking forward to the Moto Blade? Sound off in the comments! Yet Another Motorola Android device leaked, looks familiar originally appeared on AndroidGuys. Follow AndroidGuys on Facebook and Twitter and download the free AndroidGuys app for your device! Save a bunch on your next Android. Check out Amazon's best sellers! UPDATED HOURLY

AT&T HTC One X benchmarked, results are surprising Posted: 26 Mar 2012 01:00 PM PDT If there's an Android phone that I can't wait to get my hands on, then it's none other than the HTC One X. It was announced last month at MWC as a flagship device for HTC, and now some benchmark results are out proving yet again that the One X is no ordinary device. The benchmarks are actually of AT&T's version of the HTC One X,which comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor, instead of a Tegra 3. We have the LTE capabilities to thank for that one. Even with Qualcomm's Snapdragon S4, a dual-core chip, the results are proving that it's not less than any other dual-core chip. Have a look at the benchmark below: In this one, you can see the device's score is superior to even the Transformer Prime, which is actually a quad-core tablet. This is one of the devices I am really looking forward to, and these results only reaffirm that. So anybody else looking forward to it? Tell us in the comment box below. Source PocketNow AT&T HTC One X benchmarked, results are surprising originally appeared on AndroidGuys. Follow AndroidGuys on Facebook and Twitter and download the free AndroidGuys app for your device! Save a bunch on your next Android. Check out Amazon's best sellers! UPDATED HOURLY

Android 4.0 build leaked for AT&T’s Galaxy S II Skyrocket Posted: 26 Mar 2012 12:16 PM PDT Just few days ago, AT&T confirmed that an Android 4.0 update is coming for some more recent Android devices, including the Samsung Galaxy S II SkyRocket. However, AT&T didn't tell us when they are planning to bring the update to the devices, as usual. But fret not, because if you are using the SkyRocket, then today might be your lucky day. The ICS update for the SkyRocket has been leaked over on RootzWiki, and it looks to be the real deal, based on the build.prop below. ro.build.description=SGH-I727-user 4.0.3 IML74K 107 release-keys ro.build.fingerprint=samsung/SGH-I727/SGH-I727:4.0.3/IML74K/107:user/release-keys ro.build.characteristics=default At the moment, only Windows users can use the file, so Mac and Linux users are stuck with waiting and admiring from afar. So if you can't wait for the official release, download the update (at your own risk, of course) and give it a try. Be sure to leave your thoughts about it in the comments below! Source Android Central Android 4.0 build leaked for AT&T’s Galaxy S II Skyrocket originally appeared on AndroidGuys. Follow AndroidGuys on Facebook and Twitter and download the free AndroidGuys app for your device! Save a bunch on your next Android. Check out Amazon's best sellers! UPDATED HOURLY

Pair of unannounced mid-range Motorola handsets emerge in leaks Posted: 26 Mar 2012 11:46 AM PDT After going somewhat silent for the last few months, Motorola appears to be readying a number of new Android smartphones.  A pair of new models have landed on our radar in the form of mid-range Gingerbread handsets.  While the hardware details for both models aren't exactly high-caliber, we're still anxious to see where the MT680 and XT760 ultimately end up.   Early details for MT680: Android 2.3 Gingerbread WVGA TFT LCD screen (480x800) Either a dual-core 1 GHz or a single-core 1.5 GHz CPU 5-megapixel rear camera HSDPA and HSUPA support 135 grams (4.76 ounces), 10.3 mm thickness   Early details for XT760: Android 2.3 Gingerbread qHD TFT LCD screen (960x540) 1 GHz dual-core ST-Ericsson chipset, 8-megapixel rear camera with auto focus 125 grams weight and 9.88 mm waist As of right now there is no indication as where either of these models will end up, however Motorola has a record of releasing some models across China and other parts of the world and then maybe here in the United States.  Judging by the leaked images, this appears to be the case for both of these.   The form factor is close to some of their recent devices and continues the Kevlar/squared shoulders of 2011's handsets and could be siblings/successors of the Motoluxe introduced a few months ago. Source: Ameblo, Ameblo Via: Androinica Pair of unannounced mid-range Motorola handsets emerge in leaks originally appeared on AndroidGuys. Follow AndroidGuys on Facebook and Twitter and download the free AndroidGuys app for your device! Save a bunch on your next Android. Check out Amazon's best sellers! UPDATED HOURLY

Google IO registration opens tomorrow (March 27) Posted: 26 Mar 2012 10:54 AM PDT Just a friendly reminder for all of you Android developer types looking forward to the annual extravaganza known as Google IO.  Registration for the 3-day event gets underway nice and early tomorrow (7AM PDT) and will likely end in around one hour's time.  If the last few years are any indication then the level of interest for the 2012 conference will be off the charts. Here's a quick, last-minute recap of what to expect and/or need for registration.  You can head to Google IO's website for the full details. Google IO 2012 takes place June 27–29, 2012 at the Moscone West Convention Center (San Francisco, CA) The hours of the event are as follows: June 27 from 9:00 am–5:15 pm, with the After Hours evening event from 6:30 pm–10:30 pm June 28 from 8:30 am–5:45 pm June 29 9:00 am–5:00 pm An individual can only purchase one ticket. Tickets may be transferred at Google's sole discretion In order to register, users must have a Google Account and access to Google+ General attendee tickets are $900 A limited number of Academia tickets are $300 Registration payments may only be made using Google Wallet through the online registration form. We will no longer be accepting payments without a Google Wallet account. Google IO registration opens tomorrow (March 27) originally appeared on AndroidGuys. Follow AndroidGuys on Facebook and Twitter and download the free AndroidGuys app for your device! Save a bunch on your next Android. Check out Amazon's best sellers! UPDATED HOURLY

Rovio touts 10M Angry Birds Space downloads in first 3 days Posted: 26 Mar 2012 10:49 AM PDT The casual gaming juggernaut known as Angry Birds is showing no signs of a waning interest, according to its developers.  Taking to Twitter early this morning, the guys at Rovio advise that their latest release, Angry Birds Space, has seen 10 million downloads in the first three days following launch. We were one of those millions of users and couldn't wait to get our hands on the game, if only to see what sort of mechanics or gameplay was employed.  While we've been pleased with the results thus far, it appears that some of you have a dissenting opinion. Have you downloaded Angry Birds Space yet?  What do you think of the new birds and gameplay for these first 60 levels?  Are you ready for more or have you moved on to other games to kill your time? Rovio touts 10M Angry Birds Space downloads in first 3 days originally appeared on AndroidGuys. Follow AndroidGuys on Facebook and Twitter and download the free AndroidGuys app for your device! Save a bunch on your next Android. Check out Amazon's best sellers! UPDATED HOURLY

Gameloft: all future games to include in-app purchases Posted: 26 Mar 2012 09:53 AM PDT Gameloft expects to offer in-app purchases for the remainder of its 2012 Android games, according to announcements made during its financial report.  Additionally, Gameloft plans to incorporate social elements into its games, tying Twitter and Facebook accounts in for an enhanced experience.  Both the freemium model and social networking aspect have polarizing effects on users and players however we feel Gameloft should handle both of these right.  We're pretty confident that Gameloft won't litter our timelines with every single unlocked feature, high score, and in-game progress. We're anxious to get our hands on some of Gameloft's upcoming titles, including Ice Age and Men in Black III.  Taking things even further, we're super-geeked to see the newly announced The Dark Knight Rises, The Avengers, and The Amazing Spider-Man. Source: Pocketgamer Gameloft: all future games to include in-app purchases originally appeared on AndroidGuys. Follow AndroidGuys on Facebook and Twitter and download the free AndroidGuys app for your device! Save a bunch on your next Android. Check out Amazon's best sellers! UPDATED HOURLY

Wirefly offering Sprint EVO 3D for free on new lines and upgrades Posted: 26 Mar 2012 09:18 AM PDT Just a quick note to those of you looking to grab a new line or upgrade at Sprint - Wirefly has a great deal on for the EVO 3D for the next few days.  The Android-powered HTC handset is free for both new customers and existing subscribers eligible for a new smartphone.  Why is this noteworthy? Whereas most outlets who discount handsets to a penny or free with new activations, this is also for current customers.  It's not often that they get the same love as a new user. Head to Wirefly for the full details! Wirefly offering Sprint EVO 3D for free on new lines and upgrades originally appeared on AndroidGuys. Follow AndroidGuys on Facebook and Twitter and download the free AndroidGuys app for your device! Save a bunch on your next Android. Check out Amazon's best sellers! UPDATED HOURLY

OMGPOP outlines upcoming Draw Something features Posted: 26 Mar 2012 09:03 AM PDT OMGPOP, the developers behind the incredibly popular Draw Something, recently sent out an email detailing some of the app's future features.  We recently learned that the ability to save images would be coming down the road, as would be in-app chatting.  Apparently this is but the beginning and OMGPOP/Zynga have plenty of other fun stuff ahead. You may have already received this email yourself but here's the details. Sharing drawings on Twitter and Facebook Save drawings to your devices' photo library Notifications for Android devices Increase of the max streak from 99 to 999 (you guys are rocking it!) Pull down to refresh game status UNDO button for your last brush stroke Even better performance More words And a slew of other fixes and tweaks coins, colors, and bombs not displaying  (If you don't see them right now, don't worry, your stuff is safe!) Games crashing or getting a black screen Bugs that prevent you from completing your turn OMGPOP outlines upcoming Draw Something features originally appeared on AndroidGuys. Follow AndroidGuys on Facebook and Twitter and download the free AndroidGuys app for your device! Save a bunch on your next Android. Check out Amazon's best sellers! UPDATED HOURLY