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- Samsung Galaxy S III coming to the US by June 20th?
- The Sonic celebration continues: Win an HTC One X!
- Top 10 Android app updates: Bump, GTasks, AppAware
- AT&T HTC One X bootloader unlocked with simple hex code modification
| Samsung Galaxy S III coming to the US by June 20th? Posted: 25 May 2012 04:37 PM PDT  The Samsung Galaxy S III goes on sale in Europe next week, but when is the device coming to the US? David Beren of TmoNews just posted T-Mobile’s device roadmap for the next couple months and his sources say the device could launch as soon as June 20th. Release dates are always subject to change, but it’s a good sign that the device could be scheduled to hit our shores less than a month after the international version. Last year with the Galaxy S II, some US carriers did not launch the device until six months later. We are still waiting to learn which US carriers will carry the Galaxy S III, but rumors and speculation suggest it will be coming to the AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon, and possibly a couple regional carriers as well. Additional rumored T-Mobile release dates include:
I’m sure some readers will be glad to see the Galaxy Note is arriving on T-Mobile in July. This could be a signal that AT&T’s exclusive launch period is over, and we might see the unique device on additional carriers like Sprint or Verizon. TmoNews is normally pretty accurate with their leaked device release dates, so hopefully we will be hearing some kind of official announcement soon. The T-Mobile Galaxy S III would be a perfect match with one of their pre-paid plans, don’t you think?
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| The Sonic celebration continues: Win an HTC One X! Posted: 25 May 2012 04:25 PM PDT  Just in case you thought you had no plans this weekend, we’re here to say, “Sure you do!” with another chance to win a Tegra 3 device in honor of the recent release of Sonic 4 Episode II. So far, we’ve given an ASUS Transformer Prime and Acer Iconia Tab A510 to two lucky readers, and this week we have the famed One X from HTC! Be sure to read more about what you can do to win and “get your Sonic on.” The TrailerThe DownloadSonic 4 Episode II is available as a paid title for $6.99 and a lite version is free to install. The Game
The Sonic 4 saga continues with Sonic's beloved sidekick, Miles “Tails” Power. Players can now experience the Sonic 4 saga as never before with the addition of a brand new engine; bringing you gameplay with updated physics and HD graphics. “Sonic 4 Episode II is very special because we've integrated community feedback into the game,” said Haruki Satomi, Senior Vice President of Digital Business at SEGA of America. “We have some of the most loyal and dedicated fans and I hope they enjoy this next chapter in the Sonic 4 saga.” For the first time Android gamers can enjoy an experience that is nearly identical to the PS3 and XBox versions, and it comes at half the price. Players with Tegra 3 devices like the HTC One X or ASUS Transformer Prime will enjoy higher quality textures, better lighting and glow effects, and objects on screen that are absent from other mobile versions. Episode 2 also features a collaborative multiplayer mode where players can team up with a friend via Bluetooth and take control of Sonic and Tails as they battle against Dr. Eggman and Metal Sonic. We just installed the game on our devices, so look for our full review in the coming weeks. Release dates:
Pricing:
Episode Metal bonus pack: Players who have Episodes I and II installed on the same device will gain access to a new bonus pack called "Episode Metal." This unlockable story will feature a playable Metal Sonic, four exclusive levels, and allow players to discover the rebirth of Metal Sonic and learn more about how he survived the events at the end of Sonic CD. If you missed the first episode, grab it from the link below. Benefits of Tegra 3 Tegra 3 offers gamers the most technically advanced mobile version.
 Non-Tegra vs Tegra 3 version of Sonic 4. The Contest – Win an unlocked HTC One X
Brace yourself for lightning-fast web browsing, remarkable picture quality and seamless gaming visuals thanks to the powerful quad-core Tegra 3 processor. You'll love the minimalist design and the camera that captures every moment (even in low light) with crisp, vivid, beautiful photos. It also lets you take a photo while shooting HD video. Plus, with Beats Audio you hear authentic, deep sound with true, finely-tuned details. How to EnterDraw a picture of any Sonic character and an Android character. Upload the picture anywhere you like and leave a comment with a link below. Multiple chances to win: Today is marks the middle of a multi-week promotion. We will have additional Tegra 3 powered tablets and smartphones to give away, so be on the lookout. Sega also provided us with some limited edition action figures and comics to give away, so go buy the game if you want a chance at winning some more swag. Contest RulesThis contest is open to residents of any country. Entries will be accepted until Monday, May 28th. We'll announce the winner on this page and on our Twitter account as soon as we draw. Contest Winner(coming soon)
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| Top 10 Android app updates: Bump, GTasks, AppAware Posted: 25 May 2012 10:04 AM PDT  Welcome back to our weekly Top 10 Android App Updates column, where we take a look at the most upgraded apps for the week. I've found that one of the best ways to discover useful apps is to look at what people are actually updating, and not focus on which apps have the most installs. To find the most updated apps, I turn to AppAware. It's a great tool that shows me which apps have active support from their developers and sometimes reminds me of an old app that I might have removed long ago. Make sure to install it so your activity can help determine our weekly top 10 list. This week I'm going to do things a little different. I normally filter out apps that have over 10 million installs, but I'm going to make an exception for popular apps that had significant updates. I hope you enjoy this weekly feature and discover some apps that you might find useful. AppAware – Version 3.1.3
What’s new in this version:
Speaking of AppAware, these guys just released an update that includes a new home screen. Users can now easily browse the top apps and games of the day, featured apps, and news from Android and Me. If you love discovering new apps, then AppAware is a must download. Songifty – Version 1.0.3
What’s new in this version:
Songifty is a new app that turns speech into music automatically. It has been available on iOS for awhile and already racked up 9 million downloads, but this is the first time it’s available on Android. If you want to see what this app can do, then check out the AutoTune the News series on YouTube. KakaoStory – Version 0.9.1
What’s new in this version:
KakaoStory appears to be the Korean version of Instagram. It has some unique features like the ability to express your emotions on friends’ stories using 5 different emotions available. A recent updated added support for English, so give it a look if you love social picture apps. ShoeBox – Version 2.0.4
What’s new in this version:
ShoeBox is another app new to Android that claims to be the “fastest way to scan your old paper photos and share them with family and friends.” It uses your camera to scan in photos and has special edge detection and perspective correction features to make sure your pics turn out ok. The app is backed by 1000memories.com, so all your photos are backed up to the cloud. The latest update fixed a number of bugs including Facebook login and support for the HTC One. ES File Explorer 1.6.1.6
What’s new in this version:
Yesterday we praised Solid Explorer as being one of the nicest looking file managers, but ES File Explorer easily has more features. This week they added support for Google Drive, which joins a long list of other cloud storage services they already support. The app has over 30 million downloads and still maintains an average review of 4.7. Maxthon Web Browser – Version 2.6.5
What’s new in this version:
There is a long list of alternative web browsers, and Maxthon is one of the better reviewed ones with an average score of 4.7. The PC version has already gained 550 million downloads, but the newer Android version is still pretty new and just passed 1 million installs. I can’t find any unique stand-out features not offered on other browsers, but some of you may still enjoy the overall look and feel of Maxthon. Bump – Version 3.3.0
What’s new in this version:
Bump is an app that allows you to share content between two phones by physically bumping them together. This week the dev team added a new feature that allows users to share photos to a PC by bumping their phone to their keyboard space bar. I know a lot of our readers enjoy Bump so I wanted to share this interesting update, but I haven’t ever found a real need to use the app. Google Shopper – Version 2.4
What’s new in this version:
Google Shopper helps you find information on millions of products. This week Google updated the app with a new homepage that shows popular products and offers. I have used the app on and off, but I think I still prefer ShopSavvy. GTasks: To Do List – Version 1.0.1
What’s new in this version:
Google still doesn’t have a native app for their tasks service, but GTasks is about as close as you can get. A recent updated added a new Android 4.0 theme, improved drag and drop sort, and fixed a few bugs. If you are looking for a simple to-dos manager that mimics the Ice Cream Sandwich Holo theme and syncs with Google Tasks, this might be your app. Zillow Real Estate & Rentals – Version varies with device
What’s new in this version:
Next time you think about moving, make sure you give Zillow Real Estate a try. It offers one of the best experiences I have tried for searching homes and apartments, and the app is constantly updated with new enhancements. The latest version includes a mortgage calculator, the ability to draw a search area on a map, and the ability to setup notifications for properties you are watching.
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| AT&T HTC One X bootloader unlocked with simple hex code modification Posted: 25 May 2012 06:52 AM PDT  Officially, the AT&T HTC One X bootloader can’t be unlocked due to certain restrictions, but that has not stopped the development community from devising a solution of their own. XDA member grankin01 has released a simple solution which allows the bootloader on the AT&T HTC One X to be unlocked by spoofing one of the phone’s internal identification codes which makes the phone and HTC’s bootloader unlock tool think that it is a Rogers HTC One XL. The twelve step process is fairly simple, but you will need a hex editor, a little ADB knowledge and a rooted HTC One X. After the code changes are made on the AT&T HTC One X, you will then be able to use HTC’s bootloader unlock tool found on htcdev.com. Now that the bootloader on the AT&T One X can be unlocked, it’s only a matter of time before the HTC One X development community releases countless tweaks and custom ROMs for the phone. Do any of you plan to unlock the bootloader on the AT&T HTC One X and make some tweaks to your phone or will you stick to the stock HTC Sense 4.0 experience for a little longer?
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