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- Lenovo LePhone K860 leaked with Samsung Exynos quad-core processor
- Samsung Galaxy Note II to feature 5.5 Inch display, launching in September?
- Carphone Warehouse to carry the Google Nexus 7 in UK
- Apple pays $2.6m bond to halt Samsung Galaxy 10.1 sales in the US
- Disney to release Where’s my Perry app on June 29
- Jelly Bean Play Store [Download]
- Android 4.1 Jelly Bean ROM working with GSM, Verizon Galaxy Nexus phones, available for download
- Run Android apps on your Mac with BlueStacks
- Google reportedly makes $0 profit off Nexus 7 sales
- Sprint flipping the switch on 4G LTE in select areas July 15th
- Viggle for Android out of Beta, earns you rewards for being a couch potato
- eGlide Pro X tablet announced by Ematic: ICS tablet for just $219
- Android 4.1 Jelly Bean SDK now available for download
- Google IO 2012 keynote impressions
| Lenovo LePhone K860 leaked with Samsung Exynos quad-core processor Posted: 28 Jun 2012 04:32 PM PDT
Along with the Samsung Exynos 1.4GHz quad-core processor, it will be running on Ice Cream Sandwich with a 5 inch HD display, 8MP camera with LED flash, 2MP front-facing camera for video chatting, 1GB of RAM, and only 4GB of ROM. It doesn't look huge in the pics, but you can consider it somewhere close to the Galaxy Note in size. Well, if the device hits your country, would you mind picking it up? Tell us about it in the comment box below. Source: UV
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| Samsung Galaxy Note II to feature 5.5 Inch display, launching in September? Posted: 28 Jun 2012 03:38 PM PDT After the success of the Samsung Galaxy S III, Samsung is now focused on their next Android monster, which is none other than the Galaxy Note II. We all are familiar with the fact that the Korean giant is cooking a device that's going to be huge and probably going to knock our socks off, but is it really worth waiting for? GSM-Arena is spilling some beans about it, confirming that it will feature a 5.5 inch Super AMOLED display.
(It's a mock-up) The display is slightly larger than the original Note, but the width is narrowed as compared to the predecessor. They are also reporting that the design is inspired by the Galaxy S III, just like Note was a "huge" version of the classy Galaxy S II. It was rumoured that the Note 2 will feature flexible display, though no confirmation on that. Rumor was on the street that Samsung will launch it in October, but now they have changed their mind, as they are planning to launch it in September because Apple is coming up with the iPhone 5 in October, so Samsung don't like to arrive late at the show. Anyway, who's looking forward to the Galaxy Note 2? Tell us about it in the comment box below. Source: GSM-Arena Samsung Galaxy Note II to feature 5.5 Inch display, launching in September? 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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| Carphone Warehouse to carry the Google Nexus 7 in UK Posted: 28 Jun 2012 01:31 PM PDT
Though we don't have any specific release date right now, but we will probably see it in the same period when it will be available on Google Play store (which is mid-July), so probably somewhere around July 20-25, I am sure it will be available at Carphone Warehouse for purchase. Anyone in UK planning to grab the Google Nexus 7? Please tell us about it in the comment box below. Source: AC Carphone Warehouse to carry the Google Nexus 7 in UK 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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| Apple pays $2.6m bond to halt Samsung Galaxy 10.1 sales in the US Posted: 28 Jun 2012 10:45 AM PDT
Apple has posted the $2.6m bond requested by the courts when they won an injunction against Samsung to halt Galaxy Tab 10.1 sales in the US. What does this mean? It means the injunction has now officially started, and if Samsung doesn't immediately sales, they could be sanctioned for contempt. According to AppleInsider:
What are your thoughts? Let us know in the comments. Apple pays $2.6m bond to halt Samsung Galaxy 10.1 sales in the US 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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| Disney to release Where’s my Perry app on June 29 Posted: 28 Jun 2012 09:15 AM PDT
Disney is set to release its next big Android and iOS game, combining the lure and addiction of Where's my Water with Phineas and Ferb's Perry the Platypus. Called "Where's My Perry?", the game will run $.99 and be available in Google Play on June 29. Features include 80 puzzles spread over four chapters, voices from the cartoon, and all kinds of fun for Agent P. Disney indicates that future versions will see crossover love from Where's my Water's Swampy character. Press release is below, however keep in mind that the game is not available until June 29. DISNEY LAUNCHES WHERE'S MY PERRY? FOR iOS AND ANDROID New game brings the antics of Disney's #1 Animated Show to Disney's #1 Mobile Game Franchise Disney Mobile Games today launched Where's My Perry? for iOS and Android. game combines the comedic tone, themes, and characters from Disney's #1 animated series Phineas and Ferb, with the gameplay of Disney's hit mobile game, Where's My Water?. Priced at $0.99, Where's My Perry? centers on a new storyline around Phineas and Ferb's beloved Perry, the Platypus/ crime-fighting Agent P, and includes a host of new features and gameplay mechanics. In Where's My Perry?, Agent P becomes stuck in one of his many transportation tubes after being summoned to the headquarters of Major Monogram for a mission briefing. Now it is up to the player to guide water in its different forms (ice, steam, and liquid) across a variety of levels in an attempt to lead Agent P back to the OWCA headquarters for his mission briefing. Keeping the core mechanic of Where's My Water?, digging dirt to guide liquid, Where's My Perry? also includes several new gameplay elements inspired by the comedy and antics of Phineas and Ferb. The addition of "Crazy-inators," Dr. Doofenshmirtz' lasers that have been scattered across the sewer, allow players to instantly turn water into steam, ice or liquid, in addition to a new mysterious form, sludge. There are even bonus levels where players must guide Balloony, Dr. Doofenshmirtz' childhood friend, as he travels from deep below the ground to be reunited with Dr. Doofenshmirtz. Where's My Perry? features the voices of Major Monogram, Dr. Doofenshmirtz, and Carl, and Perry's famous platypus sound, in addition to animated outro scenes. Disney also plans to add free updates with new levels, including special levels that feature Swampy, the lovable alligator and star of Where's My Water?. COMPLETE LIST OF FEATURES: NEW CHALLENGING PUZZLES - More than 80 puzzles across four chapters, with free updates to follow; AMAZING STATES OF PLAY - Cut dirt to guide water and steam across ice, dirt and rock in a variety of levels; CRAZY-INATORS - The evil villain Dr. Doofenshmirtz has scattered all kinds of lasers across the sewers – you'll need to use them all to help change water to its different forms; COLLECTIBLES, CHALLENGES AND BONUS LEVELS - Collect all three gnomes in each level to become a master spy and find top-secret collectibles to unlock bonus levels featuring Balloony – Dr. Doof's childhood friend. Since launching in September of 2011, Where's My Water? has become a global success, reaching the No. 1 spot on the App Store in 80 different countries, and making App Store history when Where's My Water? Free was announced as the 25 billionth app downloaded. The game also launched on Android platforms for Google Play and the Amazon Appstore where it has enjoyed similar success. In May of 2011, Disney announced the franchise's first line of merchandise, and later this year Swampy will make his debut in a 12 episode animated web series called, "Where's My Water?, the Adventures of Swampy." In June 2012, Apple recognized the game with the Apple Design Award, awarded for innovation and design excellence in developer products. 2012 to-date, "Phineas and Ferb" is TV's #1 animated series among Kids 2-11, Kids 6-11 and Tweens 9-14. This is the fifth consecutive year "Phineas and Ferb" is pacing to be the #1 animated TV series in Tweens 9-14, and its fifth consecutive year as the #1 animated TV series in primetime among Kids 6-11. [Source: NTI, U.S. ratings, most current, 2012 to date: 12/26/11-6/10/12, trackage data with minimum 5 telecasts] Where's My Perry? is now available in the App Store for $0.99, or for download on the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad at: http://bit.ly/QrNvrd The game will also be available for $0.99 on Android devices tomorrow via Google Play at: http://bit.ly/LqjhAi Disney to release Where’s my Perry app on June 29 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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| Jelly Bean Play Store [Download] Posted: 28 Jun 2012 08:38 AM PDT
Among the myriad of announcements made during yesterdays keynote, there was the announcement of magazines and the ability to rent and purchase TV shows as well as movies in the Play Store. These were obviously much needed improvements if Google wants to actually make some money of off its zero percent profit Nexus 7. This means there will be a new Play Store rolling out soon and coming with Jelly Bean next month, but for those of you that can't wait, you can download the new Play Store right now! I'm in the UK, and installing the apk leads to no change here, so if you reside outside of the US then you're out of luck. Hopefully Google will launch Magazines and TV Shows (along with Music) outside the US soon, with no Kindle Fire outside the US yet the Nexus 7 will sell very well if advertised correctly and Google need to capitalize on that by having all it's services available to those consumers. It looks like it works on most, if not all devices so grab it from the source below. As someone who can't experience the new services - let us know in the comments how it shapes up! Source: XDA Jelly Bean Play Store [Download] 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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| Android 4.1 Jelly Bean ROM working with GSM, Verizon Galaxy Nexus phones, available for download Posted: 28 Jun 2012 08:33 AM PDT In the wake of Google's release of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean yesterday, developers have been hard at work. Now, in record time, Jelly Bean ROMs are being released for GSM and Verizon Galaxy Nexus phones. Not only are they ready to flash, but they also seem to have LTE working as well. If you're looking for the GSM version to put on your phone, download the ROM, wipe, and flash through Clockwork Mod, along with a root fix and updated radio. For the Verizon version, simply wipe, flash the ROM, and then flash SuperSU. These build appear to be 99% or more bug free, and users have been raving about it. Be sure to hit up the source links for more info, and let us know what you think in the comments! via xda (gsm) | rootzwiki (vzw) Note: As always, Android Guys is not liable for any damage done to your device Android 4.1 Jelly Bean ROM working with GSM, Verizon Galaxy Nexus phones, available for download 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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| Run Android apps on your Mac with BlueStacks Posted: 28 Jun 2012 07:43 AM PDT If you've got a Mac and want to run Android apps on it, your time has come, you niche-lover. BlueStacks has come to Mac, and is supporting 17 different apps... to include the popular news reader "Pulse". Initially a Windows release, BlueStacks has now been dubbed by some to be "Parallels for Android", and runs natively on Mac OS X. While seventeen apps may not be much compared to the total number of apps available, BlueStacks reports that more apps should be becoming compatible very soon. The company is also reporting that they're looking into hi-res options to work with the latest Retina Display Macs. BlueStacks for Mac is currently in an alpha release, but that doesn't mean you can't pick it up right here. Watch out for bugs, though. Be sure to let us know your thoughts in the comments. via slashgear Run Android apps on your Mac with BlueStacks 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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| Google reportedly makes $0 profit off Nexus 7 sales Posted: 28 Jun 2012 07:26 AM PDT Yesterday, Google released their very first line of self-branded tablets, the Nexus 7. One of the biggest selling points is its cool price tag, but the question is - how do they get the price so low? Easy... according to Andy Rubin himself, Google makes no profit off of the Nexus 7. That's right, folks. Google makes $0 in profit off of hardware sales for this beauty. Google will focus on making money through content sales, rather than on upfront pricing. It's a risky move, but Google is confident it's the right one. According to an interview with All Things D, Andy Rubin said:
In fact, Rubin said in the interview that Google is actually absorbing marketing costs for the tablet, meaning Google could theoretically end up losing money on each unit sale - depending on how the marketing campaign goes. Rubin was asked if he thought this would put pressure on Google's Android partners, to which he replied, ""there is plenty of room left for Android tablet innovation". via bgr Google reportedly makes $0 profit off Nexus 7 sales 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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| Sprint flipping the switch on 4G LTE in select areas July 15th Posted: 28 Jun 2012 07:08 AM PDT
Are you on Sprint? Do you have an LTE device? Good news, then... for some. Sprint has announced plans to turn on LTE on July 15th for the following areas:
To add on to this, 3G speeds will also be improved, via Sprint's Network Vision program. If you're in the dark on this rollout, don't worry - Sprint will be switching on LTE for more markets later in the year. Let us know what you think in the comments, and hit the break for the full press release.
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Sprint to Unleash the Speed and Power of 4G LTE in Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City and San Antonio on July 15Sprint CEO Dan Hesse announces that new network will deliver faster data speeds with 4G LTE and an improved overall 3G experience; Sprint brings an overall quality experience and unequaled value to customers ATLANTA (BUSINESS WIRE), June 27, 2012 – As summer begins to sizzle, Sprint(NYSE:S) CEO Dan Hesse today invited Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City and San Antonio customers to harness the speed and power of 4G LTE on July 15 and to further enjoy the top-rated customer satisfaction experience among all national carriers, according to the 2012 American Customer Satisfaction Index. To better meet the growing voice and data demands of wireless customers, Sprint is building an all-new, nationwide 3G and 4G LTE network through the Network Vision program. This means that whether a Sprint customer is using a smartphone to share a picture or to check the Web, Sprint 4G LTE will make it faster. Coupling the speed of 4G LTE with the industry's only truly unlimited data plan for smartphones makes Sprint the best choice in wireless.* Additionally, the new network provides significant enhancements to Sprint 3G service. Customers will experience better signal strength, fewer dropped/blocked calls, faster data speeds, expanded coverage and better overall performance as the improvements roll out across the country. "The performance of both the 4G LTE and improved 3G networks are exceeding our expectations and we are pleased with the progress of the entire Network Vision program," said Hesse. With the launch on July 15, Sprint will have debuted 4G LTE to millions of people in five major metropolitan areas with more market launches in 2012 to be announced later this year. By the end of 2013, Sprint expects to have largely completed the build out of its all-new 4G LTE nationwide network – with an enhanced 3G network – covering 250 million people across the United States. The Wireless Industry's Most Customer-Friendly Data Plans In today's competitive wireless market, the value of unlimited has never been more apparent. Sprint's Everything Data plan with Any Mobile, AnytimeSM includes unlimited data, texting and calling to and from any mobile phone in America while on the Sprint network, starting at just $79.99 per month for smartphones. Sprint continues the trend of delivering value to customers through its portfolio of 4G LTE-capable devices and unlimited data experience with Sprint Everything Data plans. Sprint has already launched five 4G LTE-capable devices for less than $200 – HTC EVO™ 4G LTE ($199.99); LG Viper™ 4G LTE ($99.99); Samsung Galaxy Nexus ($199.99); Samsung Galaxy S III ($199.99 for 16GB version) and Sierra Wireless™ 4G LTE Tri-Fi Hotspot, the nation's first to support 4G LTE, 4G WiMAX and 3G ($99.99) (all pricing excludes taxes). Over the past several years, Sprint has been working hard to deliver the best customer experience. Recently, the American Customer Satisfaction Index ranked Sprint No. 1 among all national carriers and most improved in customer satisfaction, across all 47 industries, over the last four years. Building an all-new network is the linchpin to make Sprint the company customers want to do business with. The launch of these metropolitan areas demonstrates the continued commitment by Sprint to invest in its network through Network Vision. For the most up-to-date details on Sprint's 4G LTE portfolio and rollout, please visit www.sprint.com/4GLTE. About Sprint Nextel Sprint Nextel offers a comprehensive range of wireless and wireline communications services bringing the freedom of mobility to consumers, businesses and government users. Sprint Nextel served more than 56 million customers at the end of the first quarter of 2012 and is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including the first wireless 4G service from a national carrier in the United States; offering industry-leading mobile data services, leading prepaid brands including Virgin Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, and Assurance Wireless; instant national and international push-to-talk capabilities; and a global Tier 1 Internet backbone. The American Customer Satisfaction Index rated Sprint No. 1 among all national carriers and most improved in customer satisfaction across all industries during the last four years. Newsweek ranked Sprint No. 3 in its 2011 Green Rankings, listing it as one of the nation's greenest companies, the highest of any telecommunications company. You can learn more and visit Sprint at www.sprint.comor www.facebook.com/sprint and www.twitter.com/sprint. *Sprint is the only national carrier with no throttling, metering or overages, all while on the Sprint network. Sprint customers can enjoy an unlimited data experience with Sprint Everything Data plans. See sprint.com/unlimited for details. Sprint flipping the switch on 4G LTE in select areas July 15th 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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| Viggle for Android out of Beta, earns you rewards for being a couch potato Posted: 28 Jun 2012 04:59 AM PDT
Viggle is an app that lets you check in from your couch to what TV show you're watching. It's been a great success on iOS, and is now out of beta for Android and ready to reward your TV watching. The app works by listening to your TV audio on command, detecting what show you're watching by comparing the audio to a database, and then rewarding the user for watching said show. Some promoted shows will get you even more points. The points are then redeemed for things like Starbucks cards, HULU Plus subscriptions, movie tickets, and more. To make things even better, Viggle is celebrating its launch by giving away a million points... enough for 133 Starbucks cards, 46 movie tickets, or over 300 RedBox rentals. You'll have to be quick, however, because that contest ends today. Be sure to check Viggle out in the Play Store here. Viggle for Android out of Beta, earns you rewards for being a couch potato 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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| eGlide Pro X tablet announced by Ematic: ICS tablet for just $219 Posted: 28 Jun 2012 04:44 AM PDT
Let's face it... almost everyone wants a tablet these days. So if you can pick one up cheap, why not, right? Ematic has now announced the eGlide Pro X. The device runs Android 4.0, has a 1.2 GHz processor, 400MHz GPU, 1GB of RAM, 8GB internal storage, 5GB cloud storage, and a MicroSD slot that supports up to 32GB. What do you think? Worth the price? Let us know in the comments, and check out the full press release below.
Los Angeles - June 26, 2012- Ematic, a leader in value tablets, is excited to introduce the 9.7" eGlide Pro X, the latest addition to their line of Android 4.0 powered tablets. Complete with a 4:3 display and packed with competitive programs and apps, it's the perfect device for professionals' on-the-go or for personal use. "We listened to Ematic consumers' needs and we're excited to build on the explosive success from our previously released Android 4.0 tablets," says Roy Rayn, President of Ematic. "This tablet was created to meet the demands of consumers requesting diverse personal and professional elements in one touch screen device." The eGlide Pro X includes Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) OS and a built-in three-axis gyroscope. Faster Browsing, Anywhere Increased Storage Always Stay Updated Share Life's Moments The eGlide Pro X is available at walmart.com, jr.com, and D&H Distributing for only $219.99. About Ematic: Ematic is a leader in portable media and value tablets offering high quality consumer electronics at an affordable price. The company offers a variety of technology ranging from designer headphones to MP3 players and tablets. Ematic prides itself on offering the latest in advanced technology that has undergone rigorous testing for quality, sturdiness and reliability. Ematic Corporate Giving: Beyond the production of high quality consumer electronics, Ematic supports initiatives for a greener Earth by running power-conscious facilities, using environmentally-friendly inks made from recycled cartridges, and 100% recyclable packaging. Ematic also makes it their mission to give back to its communities by donating 10% of all profits to various charities. eGlide Pro X tablet announced by Ematic: ICS tablet for just $219 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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| Android 4.1 Jelly Bean SDK now available for download Posted: 28 Jun 2012 04:38 AM PDT
Now that Google I/O is in full swing and Jelly Bean (Android 4.1) has been announced, the next step is to see some development. In keeping with this, Google has released the SDK to developers worldwide. The official release won't come until July, but you can hit up the SDK right now. You'll see changes such as:
so, if you're a developer with a craving for some Jelly Beans, then hit the link below to get your copy of the SDK. via developer.android.com (download here) Android 4.1 Jelly Bean SDK now available for download 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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| Google IO 2012 keynote impressions Posted: 27 Jun 2012 03:13 PM PDT
Well, the worst kept secret in Android has come to pass - the Nexus 7 is a real tablet, and its available for $199. The first day of keynote is in the books, the nerds are lining up for their freebies and the Android universe has a new OS to look forward to getting. As you've probably already heard, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean was announced today and is coming preloaded on the Nexus 7 tablet. Expected to hit other devices such as the Galaxy Nexus and Xoom in mid-July, 4.1 is not just minor tweaks on top of Ice Cream Sandwich. Features include enhanced notifications and options, offline capabilities for voice to text, resize and adapt for widgets, and Google Now.
The feeling I gathered from the developers sitting nearby was that these were all welcome additions, even though some are coming later than they should have. When demonstrated on the handset, it was pretty neat, however, when demo'd on the 7-inch tablet, it was more immersive and engaging. The biggest props came for offline voice to text and the cards that come with Google Now and search results, although there were oohs and ahhs when we saw how notifications work for 4.1. It was also nice to see Google putting more attention to little details like bouncy animations and buttery smooth transitions. It's pretty obvious that Google is really pushing the tablet agenda here, even more so than in 2011's Google I/O. Content is the key and Google has become a proprietor of everything - movies, games, books, magazines, and apps. When you have a device that is priced to compete with the Kindle Fire then you will need to be able to support it with content. The moves on Google Play signal that Google is ready to deliver on this front and that there's a compelling reason to buy an "Android" tablet. Speaking of the tablet, the Asus device is much more bang for your buck than a Kindle Fire. For your money you get a higher resolution screen, a front-facing camera, NFC, Bluetooth, and stock Android apps and experience. It will take some marketing and ad spending but Google has the potential to sway people from going with Amazon for their next (or first) tablet.
Although I am anxious to get my hands on the tablet, I am really more curious about the Nexus Q. Being able to share my music or movies from the cloud is interesting and Google's approach is very obvious - Come to us for everything and we'll let you watch it everywhere. As much as I like the novelty of letting everyone add music to the party playlist, it feels like this would make for a fun way to broadcast movies and YouTube. I still haven't uploaded my entire library of music to Google Play so perhaps this is the way to get me to move my music to the cloud. The Google+ tablet experience looks very sharp however I am still a little bummed that there's not an easy way to handle pages. Many of you might know that we have a Google+ page but it's not something we give a great deal of attention to, on a regular basis. We've struggled with handling this as we are forced to deal with the browser so let's hope there's help on the Pages front soon. In the meanwhile, we are able to use third party apps and services to keep you plugged in and engaged with our Facebook and Twitter accounts. That said, I will likely get more active with Google+ now that it's optimized for tablets. Even if it's on a personal front, it's more immersive and inviting than ever before. Along those lines, Google + Events is one of those ideas that makes so much sense once you see how it's designed. Tied into your Google calendar and with your circles, it's silly to imagine any other way of coordinating an event. And, because of the way it handles your event from before it starts to after it finishes, it's something that will bring people coming back for more. What I like most about this Google+ feature is that it does not require you to sign up, nor does it beat you over the head with trying to convince you to get started. If you wanna stand on the sidelines, so be it. But, for those who really want to stay engaged and have fun, Google + Events is a huge leap in that direction. With 250 million users (150 million 30-day active), we could be on the verge of a major growth explosion. There's nothing quite like a live Hangout with Google Glass that includes skydiving, biking, building scaling, and a surprise visit from the CEO. To say there was a buzz in the air is an understatement. I've always looked at Glass as somewhat of a novelty idea for the time being and figured the long term stuff would be great. Knowing that it could be years before final realization, it's something I'd watch from the side. After seeing it in real world applications, I am very optimistic in that it could change how people share and what it is they capture. Holding a baby in your hands and it smiling at your eyes instead of being put off by a camera? Come on! Biking and running with real world help and location-based assistance? I get it now. There's still another keynote ahead for tomorrow and plenty of time to spend with developers and other Googlers. Looking ahead to Chrome and whatever else it is that Google has, I am stoked. It could be the fanboy and rose-tinted glasses talking, but I see as much promise today as I did when Android was announced. Sure, the developers are eating this stuff up, but when it's all said and done, consumers are going to love the end results. Google IO 2012 keynote impressions 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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