Android and Me |
- CyanogenMod 9 Release Candidate 1 available now for 37 different devices
- Google I/O 2012: Jelly Bean statue hits the Googleplex front lawn
- SIM unlock the HTC One S for free with root exploit
- VIZIO Co-Star delivers the power of Google TV and OnLive gaming for $99
| CyanogenMod 9 Release Candidate 1 available now for 37 different devices Posted: 26 Jun 2012 02:00 PM PDT  As of today, June 26, it has officially been 225 days since Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich, has hit the Android Open Source Project repository. Manufacturers have been tweaking the update for their various devices, carriers have been hard at work adding apps and testing reliability for consumer handsets, and custom alternative software developers have been perfecting their own personal flavor of ICS with more ROMs than you can shake a stick at. Today marks a milestone for one of the more popular ROM developers, as team CyanogenMod has just announced the release of CM9, Release Candidate 1, for 37 different devices. Yes, you read that right. CyanogenMod 9 RC1 has officially debuted on 37 devices including the Galaxy Nexus (GSM, Sprint and Verizon), Motorola Xoom, Galaxy S II, Galaxy Note, ASUS Transformer, Transformer Prime and Transformer Pad. In case you aren’t familiar with CyanogenMod ROMs, CyanogenMod is a totally clean, bloatware-free build of stock Android, with a handful of helpful tweaks and customization options. CyanogenMod is well known for being one of the fastest, stablest custom ROMs available. I’ve been using a CM9 Nightly (experimental test) build on my GSM Galaxy Nexus without any problems at all. With the white theme I have set up, along with the color adjustments and built-in notification shade settings shortcuts, I don’t think I could switch back to stock Ice Cream Sandwich if I wanted to. To see if you’re device has made the release candidate list, head on over to Get.CM now. If you’d rather wait for the stable, official release of CyanogenMod 9, it should be available any time now.
|
| Google I/O 2012: Jelly Bean statue hits the Googleplex front lawn Posted: 26 Jun 2012 01:59 PM PDT  Can you feel the excitement in the air? Google I/O is just one day away now, and the blogosphere is quivering in anticipation. We’re not entirely sure what Google has prepared for us, but thanks to a yearly tradition that dates all the way back to Cupcake, or Android 1.5, we know it will definitely involve jelly beans. That’s right, firmly planted in the ground outside of Building 44 at the Googleplex, you’ll now find a bright, colorful Jelly Bean statue, signaling the arrival of the next major release of Android. Expected to release alongside the Nexus 7 tablet, Android 4.1 ( or so we believe it will be called) will for the most part be a refinement release. Ice Cream Sandwich brought with it more changes than any single update so far. Jelly Bean will, more or less, work to smooth those features out. A tweaked Google search bar, a redesigned Google Play app. Things like that. Of course Google undoubtedly has some surprises in store for us, but don’t expect them to drop Holo or anything drastic like that. If you want to watch the unveiling of Jelly Bean unfold right before your very eyes, Google will be live streaming the entire I/O keynote starting tomorrow at 12:30 PM EST (9:30 AM PST). If you can’t make the keynote, fear not. We’ll have all the I/O coverage you can handle right here on Android and Me.
|
| SIM unlock the HTC One S for free with root exploit Posted: 26 Jun 2012 01:58 PM PDT  It’s a known fact that rooting Android handsets allows users to unlock a phone’s hidden potential, but now root access can also be used to SIM unlock the HTC One S without relying on your service provider or a third-party. A while back, HTC Sensation owners realized that HTC included the SIM unlock code for their devices within the /dev/block/mmcblk0p6 block. Since then, HTC has changed a few things and “encrypted the actual SIM unlock code by adding a key generated from the phone's IMEI number.” In order to generate the SIM unlock code for the HTC One S, users must use their phone’s IMEI number to calculate the encryption key, subtract that number from the UN_Lock_clode to generate the phone’s SIM unlock code. If multiple sets of numbers get you all flustered, developers have come up with a Bash Script which fully automates the entire process without the need for any fancy calculations. Obtain HTC One S SIM unlock code with Bash Script
SIM unlock the HTC One S
While this root exploit can be used to get a free SIM unlock code for those with a rooted HTC One S, there are a few other options for those who don’t want to root their device. T-Mobile and most other service providers will give customers an unlock after they have owned the phone for 90 days. If you’re not willing to wait that long, you can always buy a SIM unlock code for the HTC One S for only $12.95 from third-part sources like HTC SIM Unlock. For a closer look at the HTC One S SIM unlock root exploit, check out the source link below. If you do you the Bash Script (or the manual process with all the fancy calculations) to SIM unlock your phone, leave us a comment below and let us know how the process goes.
|
| VIZIO Co-Star delivers the power of Google TV and OnLive gaming for $99 Posted: 26 Jun 2012 07:07 AM PDT  Google TV may not be as hot as Google hoped it would be, but products like the new VIZIO Co-Star may be exactly what’s needed to excite consumers looking to turn their ho-hum flat panels into a true smart TV. The VIZIO Co-Star with Google TV box will give users access to media rich apps like YouTube, Netflix and Amazon Instant Video, but it will also take the device’s entertainment value to the next level by being the first Google TV device to be paired with OnLive’s streaming Game Service. As you might expect, VIZIO is looking to beat its competition by selling the Co-Star for only $99.99. The launch date of the VIZIO Co-Star has not yet been announced, but you will be able to pre-order the device in July. Our focus to deliver the best consumer experience continues with today's announcement of the Co-Star, which delivers a superior smart TV interface that anyone can add to their existing HDTV. We combined the powerful features of Google TV™ with an intuitive and easy to use interface, giving users the power to enjoy an entire world of entertainment.Matt McRaeVIZIO Is Vizio’s $99 Google TV box with OnLive integration compelling enough to excite mainstream consumers? What will it take for Google to make a significant impact on the TV market? Show Press Release VIZIO Launches The VIZIO Co-Star™ With Google TV Giving Users The Power To Turn Any HDTV Into The Ultimate Smart TV IRVINE, Calif., June 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — VIZIO, America’s #1 LCD HDTV Company*, announced today the launch of the highly anticipated VIZIO Co-Star™ Stream Player. Using the latest version of Google TV™, the VIZIO Co-Star makes it easy to transform any HDTV into the ultimate smart TV, merging live and streaming entertainment into one intuitive and easy experience. With VIZIO’s new stream player, users get instant access to thousands of apps, full-screen web browsing capabilities-via Google Chrome™ with Adobe® Flash® Player and HTML 5 support-and the best in streaming entertainment. Unique to the stream player market, the VIZIO Co-Star offers the distinct advantage of connecting to a cable or satellite box. This allows viewers to enjoy live TV along with the web, apps, OnLive cloud gaming, and other streaming entertainment without interrupting what they’re already watching. This integrated experience along with the universal touchpad remote with keyboard eliminates the need to switch TV inputs or remotes to access alternative content and provides viewers with a truly smart TV experience. “Our focus to deliver the best consumer experience continues with today’s announcement of the Co-Star, which delivers a superior smart TV interface that anyone can add to their existing HDTV,” said Matt McRae, VIZIO’s Chief Technology Officer. “We combined the powerful features of Google TV™ with an intuitive and easy to use interface, giving users the power to enjoy an entire world of entertainment.” The added benefit of Google TV’s powerful search feature lets viewers easily browse websites, hunt for streaming movies or locate their favorite TV shows; and with picture-in-picture technology, it can all be done while simultaneously watching live TV action. In addition to favorite apps such as Netflix®, Amazon Instant Video, M-GO, YouTube® and iHeartRadio, the VIZIO Co-Star is the first stream player to offer video games on demand through the OnLive® Game Service. OnLive allows users to demo, watch and play hundreds of top-tier video games directly from ‘the cloud’ via their VIZIO Co-Star, eliminating the need for users to own an independent game console. With easy access to thousands of apps through Google Play, Co-Star offers the most comprehensive stream player available today. Complementing the overall experience, the VIZIO Co-Star includes a universal Bluetooth® remote with an innovative touchpad that lets you touch, tap, scroll and drag. A full QWERTY keyboard helps users search for their favorite entertainment. Plus, its universal feature makes it easy to control home entertainment devices with one remote. The VIZIO Co-Star incorporates a number of power user features intended to satisfy the variety of user demands, starting with support for 1080p Full HD and 3D entertainment. Built-in 802.11n Wi-Fi provides easy wireless Internet access without unsightly wires. Integrated USB port connects to hard drives, keyboards and other peripherals. The VIZIO Co-Star even enables viewers to enjoy photos, music, and movies from any DLNA-enabled phone, tablet, or computer on the TV screen. The VIZIO Co-Star exceeds expectations by combining a definitive user experience with a powerful smart TV platform, resulting in an all-in-one solution that brings the ultimate smart TV experience to any HDTV. The VIZIO CO-Star will be available for pre-orders in July 2012 only on VIZIO.com for $99.99, with an introductory free shipping offer, while supplies last. *IHS iSuppli Corporation Research Q2 2012 Market Tracker Report of Q1 2012. **High-speed/broadband Internet service and access equipment are required and not provided by VIZIO. Additional fees and/or subscriptions may be required for certain content and services. VIZIO makes no warranties, representations, or assurances of any kind as to the content, availability, or functionality of third party content or services.
|
| You are subscribed to email updates from Android and Me To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. | Email delivery powered by Google |
| Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610 | |
No comments:
Post a Comment