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- Motorola Roadster 2 review
- Father’s Day Sale has AT&T offering Galaxy S II for just $9.99
- Toshiba has your back for dads, grads, and more
- Download and listen to AndroidGuys Episode #124
- Imangi Studios and Disney team for Temple Run: Brave
- AT&T announces 4G LTE Sony Xperia ion for June 24
- Kobo VOX gets Google Play support
- Max Payne available for Android, optimized for NVIDIA Tegra 3
- Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich voted best user experience by Parsons
- Best Buy selling the T-Mobile HTC One S for $99 on a new account or upgrade
- Gameloft’s The Dark Knight Rises for Android released this summer
| Posted: 14 Jun 2012 02:40 PM PDT
Did you know that June is considered Responsible Driving month? No? Now you do. Did you know that you can save yourself all kinds of potential trouble on the road by having a Bluetooth speakerphone in the car with you? Yeah, we figured you knew that much. Here's one - did you know that Motorola's Roadster 2 is one of the best devices in class? We know, because we've reviewed one. We'll not bore you with describing what a Bluetooth speakerphone is because, fundamentally, they are all pretty much the same. We will tell you, however, some of the things that we enjoyed with the Motorola Roadster 2 Universal Bluetooth In-Car Speakerphone. The FM transmitter is one of the first features we look for in Bluetooth devices for cars as it allows you channel your phone audio throughout the car. Prefer to listen to Slacker, Stitcher, or Pandora instead of the local radio? This is the type of feature that allow for that. Once you get used to having this in a car accessory you return to it time and again. On a more practical note, it lets the driver (and passengers) hear conversations much louder and clearer than they would normally have through speakerphone. The Roadster 2's speaker is louder and clearer than whatever you get from a normal phone experience, however it's not rich in bass or anything fancy. You're not watching movies or playing games here so it's really a non-issue.
We also appreciate the ability to connect two smartphones to the Roadster 2 as it allows us to share the tech with others in the car. We stayed extra safe and hands-free when we let our navigator (passenger) pull up turn-by-turn maps and play with the music. Should either one of our phones ring, we use the speakerphone and connect safely, using voice. Speaking of voice (get it?), the Roadster 2 lets users answer and ignore calls, have text messages read aloud, respond to texts via voice, and more. There's a wonderful app in Google Play that really enhances this experience so do grab that when you order your device. What's more, the Find My Car app from Motorola marks your parked location and guides you back when you are ready to leave. Battery life promises up to 20 hours of talk time and/or three weeks of standby time. Seeing as how our phones never last that long, we've yet to deplete the battery. We simply charge both at the same time and don't worry about the speakerphone. Charging is done via microUSB and take no time at all. Motorola's retail price for the Roadster 2 Universal Bluetooth In-Car Speakerphone is $99.99 however Amazon has them for about $75 right now. Grab one in the name of Responsible Driving and do your part to keep the roads safer. Motorola Roadster 2 review originally appeared on AndroidGuys. Get more AndroidGuys on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube! Listen to our newest podcast and download the official app. Shop for Android accessories, apps, and more!
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| Father’s Day Sale has AT&T offering Galaxy S II for just $9.99 Posted: 14 Jun 2012 01:39 PM PDT
Father's Day is around the corner and AT&T is right now offering the Galaxy S II for just $9.99 with a 2-yr contract until June 17, and AT&T wants you to surprise your father this year by giving him this amazing device as a gift, and I am sure he will enjoy it. My personal experience is that mostly fathers prefer devices like iPhone or Blackberry, so it's time to move them to the next generation of mobile world by gifting them one of the best Android phones of all time. Although it's not the best Samsung available in the market, but I am sure it will make your dad happy. The device does not have 4G LTE connectivity, and comes with Super AMOLED 480 x 800 resolution screen, however everything else is same. Are you planning to buy one for your dad or it could be a good deal for yourself as well, tell us what are your plans in the comment box below. Father’s Day Sale has AT&T offering Galaxy S II for just $9.99 originally appeared on AndroidGuys. Get more AndroidGuys on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube! Listen to our newest podcast and download the official app. Shop for Android accessories, apps, and more!
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| Toshiba has your back for dads, grads, and more Posted: 14 Jun 2012 01:30 PM PDT Still haven't figured out what get dad for Father's Day this year? Toshiba has a couple of suggestions for you and we'd agree they are each worth a look. We worked with their team to come up with a few ideas across multiple price points and think you'll enjoy the list. Some of the products are accessories for existing smartphone and tablet owners while others are actual tablets. Already picked up something for dad but still need something for that college-bound student? Tablets are always a great idea! Tablet Touchscreen Pen: Increase your typing comfort, accuracy and efficiency while working on your tablet with Toshiba's Tablet Touchscreen pen. Fully compatible with Toshiba tablets or any capacitive touch panel device, the pen will help you navigate your tablet with ease and keep your screen clean of dirty fingers and smudges. Priced at $14.99 MSRP. Amazon is selling this for as low as $8.99 right now  Works with any Bluetooth Android tablet! Wireless Android Optimized Keyboard: Love your tablet, but need a full-sized keyboard to take notes in class or in a meeting? Look no further than the Toshiba Android Optimized Wireless keyboard. Super slim and lightweight with easy connectivity, this keyboard is ultra-convenient and the perfect complement to your tablet wherever you go. Priced at $69.99 MSRP. Buy from Amazon for only $38.99! CAMILEO P100 Camcorder: For the grad who wants to capture summer memories or the dad who wants to record his child kicking the winning goal, the CAMILEO P100 Full HD camcorder is the ideal gift. With its advanced optical zoom, pocket-size convenience and large touchscreen, it's easy to become a star director in no time! This slim, super portable and easy to pack camcorder starts at $179.99 MSRP. Amazon is selling the P100 for $143.99 as of today.
Excite 10 Tablet: Need a powerful, durable and super lightweight tablet to take to class or into meetings? Check out Toshiba's Excite 10 Tablet. Powered by Android 4.0, this tablet has all the ports you'll need to stay connected and with its NVIDIA Tegra 3 Processor and scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass display, it's great for reading and watching movies on the go. Pricing starts at $449.99 MSRP. Amazon
Excite 10 LE Tablet: For the trendsetting recent grad, this thin and light Excite 10 LE features a vivid high-resolution 10.1-inch diagonal AutoBrite display, delivering optimum browsing, reading and entertainment. Designed for durability and style, the device also features a high-quality magnesium alloy surface and scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass display with an anti-smudge coating for greater resiliency at home or at the office. Pricing starts at $529.99 MSRP. Amazon - $517.99 Toshiba has your back for dads, grads, and more originally appeared on AndroidGuys. Get more AndroidGuys on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube! Listen to our newest podcast and download the official app. Shop for Android accessories, apps, and more!
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| Download and listen to AndroidGuys Episode #124 Posted: 14 Jun 2012 11:18 AM PDT
Just a quick note to let you guys and gals know that our latest podcast is in the books and available for download. Recorded live on June 13, 2012, the show was broadcast over Google Hangouts under the AndroidGuys page. This show marks the first episode in the last few weeks that has also been extracted to an audio-only version for podcast subscribers. We've been playing with Google Hangouts live broadcasts over the last few episodes and keep learning new and fun stuff to implement. Going forward we hope to deliver an audio version of the show for our regular podcast listeners within a day of the live broadcast. What's more, we are confident that we'll have even better audio quality than in times past, something we always strive to improve. Listen to internet radio with AndroidGuys on Blog Talk Radio Download AndroidGuys Episode #124 directly Should you want to watch the show as it's being broadcast and recorded, simple follow us on Google+. We will generally convene on Wednesday evenings around 10:30PM EST so keep your eyes and ears open. In the event you miss the show but still want to watch, head over to YouTube and subscribe to AndroidGuys! Topics for #124 "Once, Twice, Three Times a Beta" include the following:
Filling in for Sam Herren this week, Dustin Karnes joins Scott Webster, Andrew Kameka (Androinica), and Nick Gray (HTC Source). Download and listen to AndroidGuys Episode #124 originally appeared on AndroidGuys. Get more AndroidGuys on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube! Listen to our newest podcast and download the official app. Shop for Android accessories, apps, and more!
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| Imangi Studios and Disney team for Temple Run: Brave Posted: 14 Jun 2012 10:43 AM PDT
Imangi Studios has released a new version of its wildly popular Temple Run game with a direct tie-in with the upcoming Disney animated film, Brave. Designed in conjunction with Disney Mobile Games, Temple Run: Brave puts you in the role of Media as you run, jump, slide, and shoot your way through Scotland. Like the original version of Temple Run, this version include swipe and tilt controls, power ups, and achievements and leaderboards. Unlike the initial release, however, Temple Run: Brave offers a number of new features.
New Features just for Temple Run: Brave:
Download and play Temple Run: Brave for 99¢ in Google Play Store today! DISNEY AND IMANGI LAUNCH TEMPLE RUN: BRAVE Play as Merida from Disney•Pixar's "Brave" and outrun Mordu throughout mythical Scottish landscapes in this new take on Imangi Studio's smash hit Temple Run Disney Mobile Games launched today on the App Store and Google Play, Temple Run: Brave. The new mobile game brings together the world of Disney•Pixar's animated fantasy adventure "Brave," with Imangi Studio's Temple Run, for a new take on the hit 3D Endless Runner. In Temple Run: Brave, players join the movie's heroine Merida and run, slide, jump, turn and shoot their way across the rugged landscape of mythical and mysterious Scotland. Temple Run: Brave includes a host of new features, environments and characters exclusive to the game, including archery, where for the first time, players can tap targets to shoot a bullseye and earn extra coins. Upon downloading Temple Run: Brave, players start running with $0.99 worth of coins for FREE, that's 2500 coins for power-ups to outrun Mordu, the "demon bear" and one of the chief villains of "Brave." COMPLETE LIST OF FEATURES: New Features just for Temple Run: Brave:
Also includes all the great features from Temple Run:
Temple Run: Brave is now available in the App Store for $0.99, or for download on the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad at: http://bit.ly/LWZ4na The game is also available for $0.99 on Android devices via Google Play at: http://bit.ly/Lc6erA and will be launching soon in the Amazon AppStore for Android.
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| AT&T announces 4G LTE Sony Xperia ion for June 24 Posted: 14 Jun 2012 10:17 AM PDT
AT&T today announced the pricing and availability for the Sony's first 4G LTE smartphone, the Xperia ion. Expected to hit stores on June 24, the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich handset will cost $99.99 with a two-year service agreement. Hardware for the Xperia ion is quite nice and includes a large 4.6-inch 720p HD LCD display, a dual-core 1.5GHz processor, 16GB internal storage, and 12-megapixel camera. On the subject of software and user experience, the Xperia benefits from having PlaySation certification, Sony Video Unlimited, and Sony Music Unlimited services. Although it's not quite as polished and sexy as its international NXT brethren, the Xperia ion is a powerful package with a wallet-friendly price. Let's hope this is a sign of bigger, better things out of Sony here in the United States.
EXPERIENCE HD ENTERTAINMENT EVERYWHERE WITH XPERIA™ ION FROM SONY, AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY AT AT&T JUNE 24 Sony's First 4G LTE Smartphone Ideal for Creating and Showcasing Premium Entertainment with Video, Photo, Music and Gaming DALLAS, June 14, 2012 – Entertainment fans longing for a better mobile HD experience will soon have an all-new 4G LTE Android smartphone to covet as the Xperia ion from Sony arrives exclusively in all AT&T* channels June 24. The new Xperia ion builds on Sony's reputation as an innovator and leader in imaging and entertainment and costs just $99.99 with a two-year agreement. AT&T customers have access to the nation's largest 4G network, covering more than 260 million people. As 4G LTE expands, AT&T customers are able to enjoy a widespread, ultra-fast and consistent 4G experience on their compatible device as they move in and out of LTE areas. AT&T has two 4G networks that work together for customers, LTE and HSPA+ with enhanced backhaul. With other carriers, when you travel outside of their LTE coverage area, you're on a much slower 3G network. Sony's first 4G LTE smartphone comes with a 4.6-inch HD Reality display (1280 x 720), as well as the ability to view HD content on the big screen via HDMI. The HDMI connection also opens the Xperia ion's TV launcher, a customizable home screen carousel of application shortcuts. You can navigate the TV launcher and the rest of the Xperia ion's menus at your convenience using your TV's remote control.*** Shutterbugs will love the Xperia ion's 12-megapixel Fast Capture camera and quick launch feature to seize life's unexpected moments. With its dedicated camera button, the Xperia ion swiftly goes from standby to first camera shot in just 1.5 seconds and then from shot-to-shot in less than a second, ensuring you don't miss a moment. Xperia ion boasts all-around HD video recording, so whether capturing memories or video chatting, you can be sure to have high-quality video on the go using either your rear or front-facing cameras. Xperia ion is complemented by SmartTags****, which let you do things you normally do on your phone, but more quickly and easily, with just one tap. Using near field communication technology, SmartTags let you store device preferences for a variety of locations and situations – like opening and controlling volume on the music player if you head out for a run, turning on GPS and Bluetooth in the car or turning on your alarm and silencing your ringer at night. Sony Entertainment on the Go Taking your music and videos with you everywhere just got easier than ever thanks to the Sony Entertainment Network (SEN). Sony Music Unlimited puts a global catalog of more than12 million songs at your fingertips, and Sony Video Unlimited makes sure there is never a dull moment with the latest Hollywood blockbusters and TV shows from all major studios available for you to rent or buy. For the Xperia ion, both Music Unlimited and Video Unlimited are available for download from the Google Play store. AT&T customers who buy the Xperia ion will get to try the premium service level of Music Unlimited free for thirty days. The Xperia ion is also ready for advanced gaming as it is PlayStation® Certified. The hardware is optimized to deliver an exceptional gaming experience and users will have future access to PlayStation titles as the catalog is developed. With so much entertainment to be enjoyed, the Xperia ion comes with plenty of internal memory, with the option to add up to 32GB external (microSD™) memory. For more information, customers can visit http://www.att.com/aboutus. Key Specs:
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc. **Data rates apply. ***Compatible with Bravia Sync enabled devices. Limited functionality supported on most HDMI enabled TV's. ****SmartTags sold separately. Limited 4G LTE availability in select markets. 4G speeds delivered by LTE, or HSPA+ with enhanced backhaul, where available. Deployment ongoing. Compatible device and data plan required. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. Learn more at att.com/network. AT&T announces 4G LTE Sony Xperia ion for June 24 originally appeared on AndroidGuys. Get more AndroidGuys on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube! Listen to our newest podcast and download the official app. Shop for Android accessories, apps, and more!
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| Kobo VOX gets Google Play support Posted: 14 Jun 2012 08:39 AM PDT
Kobo today announced that their VOX ereader has been vastly enhanced with the addition of Google Play Store support. This means that the $179 digital reader has official access to all of your favorite Google titles (Maps, Gmail, YouTube, Calendar, etc). With the update, Kobo has positioned themselves nicely in the tablet/ereader market. And, while the Kobo brand doesn't have the same luster as a Barnes & Noble or Amazon, the VOX is the device with full Google support.
Now that the Kobo VOX is on a similar level as other Android "tablets", we'll remind you of the specs.
Would you consider one of these for yourself?
Kobo Announces Support for Google Play on Kobo Vox eReader Kobo Continues to Deliver a Leading Social Reading Experience - Now Made Even More Engaging with The Addition Of 500,000 Apps for its Kobo Vox Readers TORONTO, June 14, 2012 – Kobo Inc., a global leader in eReading, today announced that Kobo Vox™ eReader customers now have access to more than 500,000 apps as part of its support for Google Play™. Consumers can now take advantage of more music, movies, Android™ apps, and games than ever before with the Google Play store app preloaded on the Kobo Vox. "Google Play is the perfect addition for the content-rich eReading environment of the Kobo Vox," said Dan Leibu, Chief Technology Officer, Kobo. "This is another big step in our ability to give people an open and compelling multimedia device that can be customized to suit their needs. Having access to the thousands of games, apps and tools offered by Google Play makes the Kobo Vox an eReader and so much more." Google Play is a new digital content experience from Google offering one place to find, enjoy and share movies, games and apps. Ideally suited for the Kobo Vox, apps and games like the Google Play ™ Movies app and Cut the Rope™ come to life on the vivid colour 7" FFS+ multimedia touchscreen with its dynamic display features. The Kobo Vox is perfect for the multi-tasking consumer who wants to enjoy a best-in-class reading experience as well as send email, check Facebook, or browse their favourite websites. In addition to Google Play, Kobo Vox customers will have access to Google Mobile™ services including: Gmail™, YouTube™, Google Maps™ for Android, Google Calendar™, Google Contacts™ and Google Play™ Movies, and customers in the United States will be able to store up to 20,000 songs for free through Google Play™. For current Kobo Vox users, Google Play will be automatically included in the software update the next time they connect to the internet. For more information on Kobo and its award-winning eReaders as well as the Kobo Vox, please visit www.kobo.com. Google Play, Android, Google Mobile, Gmail, YouTube, Google Maps, Google Calendar, and Google Contacts are all trademarks of Google Inc. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners. About Kobo Inc. Kobo Inc. is one of the world's fastest-growing eReading services offering millions of eBooks, magazines and newspapers. Kobo believes that consumers should have the freedom to read any book on any device, and has built an open-standards platform to provide consumers with a choice when reading. Inspired by a "Read Freely" philosophy and a passion for innovation, Kobo has expanded to nearly 200 countries, where millions of consumers have access to localized eBook catalogues and award-winning eReaders, like the Kobo Touch. With top-ranked eReading applications for Apple, BlackBerry, Android, and Windows products, Kobo allows consumers to make eReading social through Facebook Timeline and Reading Life, an industry-first social experience that lets users to earn awards for time spent reading and encouraging others to join in. Headquartered in Toronto and owned by Tokyo-based Rakuten, Kobo eReaders can be found in major retail chains across the globe. For more information, visit www.kobo.com.
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| Max Payne available for Android, optimized for NVIDIA Tegra 3 Posted: 14 Jun 2012 08:07 AM PDT
We might have waited a little longer than we wanted but Rockstar Games' popular game, Max Payne, is now available for select Android devices. Optimized for the NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor, the game is only $2.99 in the Google Play Store and TegraZone. Featuring support for select USB controllers, haptic feedback, and user-based graphic settings, Max Payne Mobile also offers stat tracking through Rockstar Social Club.
So you're probably wondering, "Does my phone or tablet handle Max Payne Mobile?". Here's a bullet list of devices that equipped to run the game at launch. Keep in mind that those of you with a Tegra 3 can enjoy "additional antistrophic texture filtering and enhanced lighting effects". Time for a new device? Supported Android Phones: Motorola Razr, Razr Maxx, Motorola Atrix, Motorola Photon, Motorola Droid Bionic, HTC Rezound, HTC One X, HTC One S, HTC Evo 3D, HTC Sensation, HTC Droid Incredible 2, Samsung Galaxy Nexus, Samsung Nexus S, Samsung Galaxy Note, Samsung S2, Samsung Galaxy R, Sony Xperia Play, Sony Xperia S, Sony Walkman Z Series Media Player Supported Android Tablets: Acer Iconia, Asus Eee Pad Transformer, Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime, LG Optimus Pad, Medion Lifetab, Motorola Xoom, Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 / 10.1, Sony Tablet S, Sony Tablet P, Toshiba Thrive, HTC Flyer, HTC Jetstream
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| Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich voted best user experience by Parsons Posted: 14 Jun 2012 05:54 AM PDT
There's no denying it: Android 4.0, or Ice Cream Sandwich", has been a major improvement to the Android name. The new sleek design, the intuitive interface... it all comes together beautifully for the end-user. The platform itself has grown from its infancy, where the experience tended to be laggy, and many apps had issues working across devices. With ICS, we're seeing Google's best efforts put forward, and are glad to see what it's done for our devices. Now, the ICS platform has been given the Parsons School of Design User Experience 2012 award, effectively sealing the deal on just how great the overhaul is. While many users have yet to experience ICS on their devices, with an upgraded phone comes an upgraded experience, and we suggest getting an ICS device. What are your thoughts on Android 4.0? love it, hate it? Let us know in the comments below. via bgr Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich voted best user experience by Parsons originally appeared on AndroidGuys. Get more AndroidGuys on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube! Listen to our newest podcast and download the official app. Shop for Android accessories, apps, and more!
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| Best Buy selling the T-Mobile HTC One S for $99 on a new account or upgrade Posted: 14 Jun 2012 05:45 AM PDT
No rebates, no hassles, just a really great phone for a super-cheap price. Best Buy is selling the HTC One S on T-Mobile for just $99 (down from the usual $199), and that's with no waiting for rebates or dealing with problems. The offer is only good for new accounts and eligible upgrades, and is only for a limited time. How limited? We don't know, so if you're scouting for one of these devices, I'd hurry. This is an online-only sale, as most BB stores don't even carry T-Mobile devices in-store. Hit up this link to check it out. via tmonews Best Buy selling the T-Mobile HTC One S for $99 on a new account or upgrade originally appeared on AndroidGuys. Get more AndroidGuys on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube! Listen to our newest podcast and download the official app. Shop for Android accessories, apps, and more!
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| Gameloft’s The Dark Knight Rises for Android released this summer Posted: 14 Jun 2012 05:35 AM PDT With all the hype around the upcoming Batman movie, "The Dark Knight Rises", it really comes as no surprise that we're seeing a game released on mobile platform to go along with it. Warner Brothers and Gameloft have teamed up with DC Comics, and they will be bringing the official game of the movie to our beloved Android devices. Are there a lot of details out right now? Well, if we have to ask, then - of course - the answer is no. All we have for a release date is "summer", but fret not. To wet your gaming whistle, what we do have is a game trailer from IGN. Check it out: Yea, I'd say that looks pretty awesome. Let us know your opinion in the comments. source: ign via androidcentral Gameloft’s The Dark Knight Rises for Android released this summer originally appeared on AndroidGuys. Get more AndroidGuys on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube! Listen to our newest podcast and download the official app. Shop for Android accessories, apps, and more!
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