Android Phone Fans

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• Comcast releases Xfinity TV Player, finally allows you to stream content
• Because We May game offers now include 91 available titles
• Poll: Do you still want BlackBerry Messenger on Android?
• Hot Deal: Wirefly offering T-Mobile HTC One S for $125 only this weekend
• New image and specs of the LG “Cayenne” LS860 emerge – S4 processor and NFC on board
• Rumor: Facebook looking to purchase Opera and launch its own browser
• Sony Ericsson Xperia Play is NOT getting an Android 4.0 update
• Viewsonic to release a 22-inch Android Tablet – Is that too big?
• AT&T Samsung Galaxy S3 strolls through FCC, T-Mobile version ready for June 20th release?
• Motorola releases Android 4.0 demo videos with new UI

Comcast releases Xfinity TV Player, finally allows you to stream content Posted: 26 May 2012 06:25 PM PDT Comcast subscribers will be glad to learn that the cable company has just released a new app – Xfinity TV Player. This applications allows subscribers to watch on-demand content like HBO and Showtime shows. One can also use Comcast’s video streaming service Streampix, if subscribed. It is nice to see this coming to Android after a very long wait. Try not to confuse it with the other Comcast app, though. The other one works as a remote for your DVR and is called Xfinity TV, just one word short of the other app. Comcast subscribers that want to get their video-watching on can simply download the app from the Google Play Store now. It is compatible with all devices running Android 2.3 or higher, so the vast majority of us will be covered. [Via: The Verge]

Because We May game offers now include 91 available titles Posted: 26 May 2012 05:52 PM PDT Time to get your gaming on! If you thought Because We May was already awesome, finding out that they have added over 30 more games to the list will make you start clicking and tapping. If you haven’t heard of Because We May, it is movement created by a group of independent developers, offering some of the funnest games for 50% or more off. The new list includes titles like Patience, Gear Genius, X-Plane 9, Gloomy Dungeons 3D, Spectral Souls and more. It is time for all the gamers out there to take advantage of these great deals. If you need to broaden your game collection, just head over to the Because We May site and see which games you are down to purchase. Hurry up, you only have until June 1st! [Via: Android Police]

Poll: Do you still want BlackBerry Messenger on Android? Posted: 26 May 2012 05:19 PM PDT BlackBerry Messenger was one of the coolest messenger services just a few years ago. It is secure, convenient, instant and even lets you know if someone has read your message. BBM was so great that many Android users have been praying and waiting for it to come to our devices. It looked like the app was coming, with rumors and leaks popping up from time to time. It was only a matter of time, but it seems the project has been canceled. The app won’t be coming at all. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that sources close to the matter can attest that the project was in the works. Running under the name of “SMS 2.0,” the project was canned after the new CEO, Thorsten Heins, stepped into the main office. He did not want to license BBM to the competition, and the matter “was not up for discussion.” But all of this makes us wonder just how much people want this service, still. I know I used to be one of those waiting for it, but I have stopped thinking about the matter for a long time now. We just have so many good options, starting with Google’s very own messaging service – Google Talk. BlackBerry Messenger has its advantages, but do we need it? Apps like Facebook Messenger, Google Talk, Whats App and ChatOn make great substitutes for BlackBerry Messenger. Facebook Messenger even tells you when someone has seen your message, as well. It could be that we simply learned to live without it, or it simply isn’t as “ground-braking” as it was before. What do you guys think? Please participate in the poll and let’s see if people would still want BBM on their Android handsets. Take Our Poll [Source: The Wall Street Journal Via: Droid Dog]

Hot Deal: Wirefly offering T-Mobile HTC One S for $125 only this weekend Posted: 26 May 2012 04:33 PM PDT Unless you want to wait around for a month or two until the Galaxy S3 and the Galaxy Note come to T-Mobile, this deal might be a no-brainer. The HTC One S is arguably the best device on Magenta right now, and one has to pocket out $199.99 to purchase it under a 2-year contract. But if you are down to get a new phone now, you might want to check out Wirefly’s Memorial Weekend deal. The internet retailer is selling the HTC One S for only $124.99 with a 2-year contract. It normally goes for $150, but you can use the coupon code HTCONES25 to get a $25 discount. This one is only available until Monday, so if you are jumping on the ship, you might want to do it by then. Wirefly HTC One S Link [Via: Unwired View]

New image and specs of the LG “Cayenne” LS860 emerge – S4 processor and NFC on board Posted: 26 May 2012 04:03 PM PDT Images and specs of the LG “Cayenne” LS860 hit the internet just some days ago, but it seems Brief Mobile is not stopping there, and they have gotten their hands on more details, as well as an image. The Slideout QWERTY device seems to be much better than we expected. According to the source, the device will come with a 4-inch 800×480 IPS display, a 1.2 GHz sual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor, NFC, 4G LTE connectivity and 1 GB of RAM. Check out the spec sheet below for all the details: This is not all Brief Mobile has for us, though. The team also managed to get release information from its source. According to the ninja, the LG “Cayenne” will be released through Sprint during the third quarter of 2012. The device is still not the best, but it looks like it will be able to hold its own. It carries a very capable processor, and it is a great option for those who like devices with physical keyboards. I still miss a good physical keyboard. Do you?

Rumor: Facebook looking to purchase Opera and launch its own browser Posted: 26 May 2012 03:26 PM PDT Well Facebook is just buying companies like there is no tomorrow. They have recently purchased Karma, Instagram and Lightbox, and it seems they are not stopping any time soon. According to the latest rumors, Facebook is planning to purchase Opera Software (Opera Browser developer) and launch its very own browser. The rumor comes from Pocket-Lint’s sources, who claim that the company is planning to compete against Google, Microsoft, Apple and Mozilla in the Browser wars. Opera happens to be a very popular and good browser, which would give Facebook a good head start – Opera currently has around 200 million users through all platforms. It seems like it would be hard for Facebook to be able to compete against Chrome, though, which has recently become the most popular browser in the world. But could Facebook take a good spot in the browser world if it plays its cards right? We will have to wait and see. One thing is for sure, Facebook is definitely investing a lot of money. We can see a future where the Social Network Giant is present all over the internet. What do you guys think? Would you go for Facebook Browser on your computer or Android device, instead of Chrome? [Source: Pocket-Lint]

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play is NOT getting an Android 4.0 update Posted: 26 May 2012 02:51 PM PDT Sony has posted an update on its Android 4.0 upgrades. More 2011 devices will start getting their Android 4.0 OTA updates starting next week, and everything is going as planned with the Xperia S,P and U. But there is also some sad news in the same blog post – it seems the team has decided to cancel the Android 4.0 update on the Xperia Play. “In regards to Xperia PLAY, after extensive in house testing with our developer teams and working with our partners, we have concluded that a consistent and stable experience, particularly with gaming, cannot be guaranteed for this smartphone on Ice Cream Sandwich - therefore, we will not make the Android 4.0 upgrade available for Xperia PLAY. This decision was also verified when we received similar feedback from the developer community; both experienced developers and advanced users, along with game content providers following our ICS beta ROM for unlocked Xperia PLAY smartphones.” Ouch! It seems rather unfair that lower-end devices will be getting the update and the Xperia Play will be left out of the game. But as we have always said, manufacturers will not update phones if they find that the device can’t handle the software. We are not sure how the Xperia Mini or Active can be better fit for Ice Cream Sandwich, but it must have something to do with the device’s purpose – Gaming. We suppose it is time to stop waiting, as you won’t be getting your upgrade. You can always go the rooting and ROMing way, though. But if you want Android 4.0 officially, it seems you will have to upgrade your device. Sad day for gamers out there… sad day. [Source: Sony Via: Eurodroid]

Viewsonic to release a 22-inch Android Tablet – Is that too big? Posted: 26 May 2012 02:08 PM PDT Bigger is always better, right? Well, such is not always the case; at least not for everyone. But Viewsonic is sure that there is a good market for a 22-inch tablet (or table?), and is planning to announce one at Taipei’s Computex. Viewsonic calls it a “smart business tablet monitor,” which pretty much explains what the company is aiming for with this product. Users have displayed both love and hate towards the first larger tablets. The best example would be Toshiba’s Excite 13, which has a 13-inch display. Some thought it was a great idea, and would be great for media and entertainment. Others believe it is simply too big – Many believe 10 inches is already too much. A device this large is no longer “just a larger tablet,” though. A 22-inch device would seem much more like a stationary device, much like a computer. One could have it at conference rooms, or desks. But if it is no longer a portable device, why not just get a computer with a full-blown OS? There are many instances in which a device this large with a mobile OS would be convenient. Personally, it would be cool to have an Android device like this hanging in the kitchen wall. We could leave each other notes, look for recipes, check out the calendar or even watch Netflix while we cook our delicious meals. It could be easy to use and convenient in terms of space and price. We do not know all the details yet, but you can be sure we will learn more about it once Computex comes around, next month. But we are curious to see what you guys think. Do you think a 22-inch Android “table” is simply too much? Could you find a use for one?

AT&T Samsung Galaxy S3 strolls through FCC, T-Mobile version ready for June 20th release? Posted: 26 May 2012 01:31 PM PDT The global version of the Samsung Galaxy S3 will be released in just a few days (May 29th), but US residents will have to wait a bit more. As Chris Chavez recently mentioned: In the US, the carriers have all the power. And our experience with the Samsung Galaxy S2 was not all that smooth, causing us to be a bit wary about the Galaxy S3′s release. Well, it seems things will be much better this time around, as Samsung’s flagship device has just strolled through the FCC. The FCC report is filed for a Samsung SGH-I747, with HSPA+ and LTE connectivity. The device’s bands are compatible with AT&T, Rogers, Telus and Bell. If all goes smoothly, we should be seeing this device coming to the US and Canada soon. But if you have been wondering about the other American carriers, we have good news for T-Mobile subscribers. According to TmoNews’ sources, Magenta’s Galaxy S3 is set to be released on June 20th. Not only that, but we also seem to have the Galaxy Note, the white Galaxy S3 and two T-Mobile myTouch devices coming on July 11th. With some luck, these phones should be arriving at US stores relatively soon. So let’s just sit tight and wait to hear some official details. Are you planning to get one of the Samsung Galaxy S3 US variants? [Source: FCC Via: Engadget, TmoNews]

Motorola releases Android 4.0 demo videos with new UI Posted: 26 May 2012 01:00 PM PDT We might not be calling it MotoBlur anymore, but that doesn’t mean that we are going to start liking it better. Manufacturer UIs are rarely cool to the hard-core Android fan, especially with Motorola’s. But the company has just released a few demo videos of its Android 4.0 skin, and to our surprise, it is not looking too bad. It looks very much like stock (or “vanilla”) Android, but with a few changes. The lockscreen happens to have 4 shortcuts instead of two; the phone and messages app are added. I happen to find this to be a rather cool addition, but you may disagree. Aside from that, the only other noticeable difference is that the icons have been changed. Everything else looks pretty much like vanilla Ice Cream Sandwich! Android 4.0 already comes with great eye candy, so we are glad to see manufacturers sticking closer to it. The update should be coming to the Motorola DROID RAZR and RAZR Maxx in the coming weeks, so stay tuned! What do you guys say – excited for Motorola’s new approach?

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