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- Sandisk 64GB Mobile Ultra microSDXC card review
- FixYa debuts slick HTML5-based product support site
- Pricing revealed for U.S. Cellular’s Galaxy S III
- Motorola Dinara image leaks, smacks of AT&T’s Atrix 3
- Today’s Amazon free app is Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted (June 8)
- Huawei intros 4G LTE-ready Activa 4G for MetroPCS
- Facebook for Android gets updated, fixes some crashes and login problems
- Verizon LTE set to expand out to yet more markets June 21
- Vodaphone UK now shipping pebble blue Samsung Galaxy S III
- Virgin Mobile launching the HTC One V within two weeks?
- Acer announces budget quad-core tablet Iconia Tab A110 at Computex for under $200
- Intel says Android is not ready for quad-core devices
| Sandisk 64GB Mobile Ultra microSDXC card review Posted: 08 Jun 2012 02:14 PM PDT
Need more space on your Android phone or tablet? Of course you do. Even with the number of apps and services moving users to the cloud, nothing beats having a bunch of local storage for pictures, videos, games, and apps. Assuming your Android device allows for microSD expansion, you'll likely buy a card at some point or another. Our advice? Go big. Real big. But keep it affordable. We've had the privilege of using Sandisks' 64GB Mobile Ultra microSDXC card for the last few weeks and have seriously come to appreciate the peace of mind that comes with so much storage. There's nothing quite like opening your camera app to record 1080p HD video and seeing more than 15 hours of recording time available. Thanks to its Class 6 rating, the Sandisk Ultra microSDXC card reads and writes at a very quick clip, never stuttering or slowing. We've streamed movies on our phone (Epic 4G Touch), both on the handset's display and out via MHL to a large TV. No matter what we were running or doing, the HDMI experience was just as good as the in-hand. A word of caution - not all devices can handle this type of card yet. Tossed into a Motorola XOOM, the card didn't work at all. When passed around a few smartphones we saw that some of them wanted to recognize it, but couldn't. Doing a little bit of Googling we learned that a simple format of the card would fix things in most cases. As most Android devices come with microSD and the memory technology improves over time we suspect you'll see these becoming more popular. Priced well under $100 it's more storage than you'll ever need. Just kidding, we don't make promises like that. In all seriousness, the $65 price tag is not bad at all and makes more sense than buying multiple 16GB and/or 32GB cards. Plus, there's only one to use/misplace. And, thanks to the SD adapter, this guy will work in most digital cameras, DSLRs, and other devices. Sandisk 64GB Mobile Ultra microSDXC card 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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| FixYa debuts slick HTML5-based product support site Posted: 08 Jun 2012 01:47 PM PDT
FixYa launched a brand new HTML5-based mobile website this week which is designed to help users with pretty much any product issues you've ever had. The site itself is not new, having already already established itself with 650,000+ community experts and millions of answers. No, the new HTML5 design is the key here and it looks great on Android smartphones and tablets. The decision to create a more mobile-friendly web experience came naturally as 17 percent of FixYa's traffic comes from mobile devices. We can imagine that many of you might not know exactly what FixYa does or why you might want to use the site. To that we say there are plenty of reasons to use FixYa. Ever owned a car? A DVD player? A gaming console? We're not exaggerating when we say that it's essentially a community-based FAQ service that encompasses nearly every "product" you can think up. A quick glance at the questions and answers on FixYa's homepage yields results in ceiling fans, ice machines, printers, a weed whacker, and external hard drive. This is exactly the sort of site you should direct your parents to when they have questions about why the TV isn't working right. On the other hand, it's also perfect for that 16 year old who can't understand why the car is leaking a green fluid. How does one get all this wonderful help? Point your Android device to www.FixYa.com and enjoy! FixYa Launches First Ever HTML5 Product Q&A Site As Mobile Traffic Doubles to 4 Million Users Over The Past Six Months Android users now able to ask and answer questions by uploading videos and pictures directly from their phones, without needing to download an app San Mateo, Calif. – June 7th, 2012 – FixYa, the leading product Q&A destination, today announces the launch of FixYa Mobile, a complete HTML5 overhaul of its mobile website designed to optimize the most comprehensive product solution site in the world for use on smartphones and tablets. To see the newly-designed site and all of its added features visit www.FixYa.com from a smartphone. In recent months FixYa users have been introduced to a host of exciting new features such as the Fix-O-Meter and colorful expert achievements. Beginning today, FixYa's mobile users will also have access to the full FixYa experience, as well as a host of fresh capabilities only available via mobile. The more than 10 million answer and ask flows comprising FixYa's product database are now streamlined for mobile access. It also gives FixYa's 650,000 experts access to all the colorful points, badges, and levels found on their full-sized dashboards. Over the past six months, FixYa's mobile traffic has doubled as an increasing number of the site's 24 million monthly users turn to mobile devices to browse the web. FixYahas seen incredible growth in the number of mobile users accessing the site and is currently ranked as the 29th largest mobile website, according to Quantcast. Today, 17 percent of FixYa's users access the site via a mobile device. The FixYa Mobile site brings users the freedom of 24/7 product support available anywhere, and includes these features, among others:
Android users are also gaining an exclusive new feature: they will be able to ask and answer questions by uploading videos and pictures directly from their phones without needing to download an app – a groundbreaking interaction solution that makes solving complex product problems a breeze. "FixYa's value comes from being able to offer access to quick, expert product help whenever you need it," said FixYa CEO, Yaniv Bensadon. "With more users turning to their mobile devices for solutions to their everyday product problems, we felt it necessary to optimize the smartphone experience so it is more in line with the speed, accuracy, and convenience our 24 million users have come to expect." With FixYa Mobile you can bookmark previously viewed solutions (and other top solutions for products you own) for quick viewing in the future. Has your car broken down on Highway 66? The FixYa Mobile site can help you figure out exactly what's wrong. You might not need to spend that $500 on a tow truck to the nearest town. FixYa Mobile gives you fast, easy, and free solutions for all your product problems. With solutions for over four million products, you can easily find the answers you're looking for and save money by bypassing costly support fees or the cost of shipping your product back to the manufacturer. Have a problem with your computer? Your car? Appliance? Electronics? Quickly find free solutions to everyday product problems, provided by real FixYa experts. 24 million people like you use FixYa each month to save time and money. To learn more about FixYa Mobile offering, visit www.FixYa.com from a smartphone. About FixYa In 2005, entrepreneur Yaniv Bensadon set out to build a community resource capable of providing relevant and up-to-date troubleshooting information, gathering consumer-generated practical product tips and sharing them in one user-friendly site. Today, with over 24 million visitors and four million products in its database, FixYa continues to empower individuals to repair and improve upon their already-purchased possessions. FixYa is a place where individuals can share real world experience and connect to provide each other practical advice. From fixing cars, to cameras, to iPhones, FixYans are part of a DIY revolution that helps empower techies, tinkerers and hobbyists across the globe. FixYa is a venture-funded Web 2.0 company with offices in San Mateo, California. For more information, visit FixYa's blog or email a question via the contact page. FixYa is based in San Mateo, Calif., in the heart of Silicon Valley. For more information, visit www.fixya.com, or follow FixYa on Twitter at twitter.com/fixya. FixYa debuts slick HTML5-based product support site 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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| Pricing revealed for U.S. Cellular’s Galaxy S III Posted: 08 Jun 2012 12:28 PM PDT
U.S. Cellular has revealed the pricing for their version(s) of the Samsung Galaxy S III, and, unsurprisingly, they're not any different than the other carriers. Consumers looking to grab the 16GB model will pay $199.99 while those seeking the 32GB model will part with $249.99 both after a $100 mail-in rebate. Interested parties can preorder the handset starting Tuesday, June 12 at uscellular.com/gs3 where it will later launch in July. Pricing revealed for U.S. Cellular’s Galaxy S III 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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| Motorola Dinara image leaks, smacks of AT&T’s Atrix 3 Posted: 08 Jun 2012 10:46 AM PDT
A new press-ready render of a Motorola handset has just arrived online, hinting at one of AT&T's next big Android handsets. Tied with a codename of Dinara, the phone has the look and feel of an Atrix successor for summer 2012. The Verge, who obtained the details and image, advise that the smartphone includes a 720p HD display and Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. As to when this handset makes its way to AT&T is unclear however The Verge suggests the July 26 date listed on the screen might be worth watching. We see nothing to refute the suggestion at this point but caution against getting your hopes up. The dates that accompany press renders is more often not the actual release.
Rumors of a Motorola Dinara are nearly a year old now and have even been tied to Verizon in the past. We're not sure what the other specs are for the presumed Atrix 3 but we'd hope for dual-core 1.5GHz or better, 4G LTE connectivity, 16GB storage, and maybe a 3300mAh battery. Motorola Dinara image leaks, smacks of AT&T’s Atrix 3 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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| Today’s Amazon free app is Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted (June 8) Posted: 08 Jun 2012 08:50 AM PDT
Today's free app/game from Amazon is an official tie-in for DreamWorks Animation's new movie, Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted. Regularly priced at $3.99, the Madagascar 3 Movie Storybook Android application is available for free today (June Head to the Amazon Appstore and download the Madagascar 3 Movie Storybook Android book/app today! Today’s Amazon free app is Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted (June 8) 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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| Huawei intros 4G LTE-ready Activa 4G for MetroPCS Posted: 08 Jun 2012 07:08 AM PDT
Huawei takes another step in its expanding U.S. presence today announcing its first 4G LTE smartphone for MetroPCS. The 3.5-inch Activa 4G runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread, features an 800MHz processor, 5-megapixel camera, and 4GB storage (microSD). While it's not a top of the line set of hardware, you'll appreciate that it only costs $149.99 without a contract. MetroPCS taps the Activa 4G with a list price of $249.99 so it's not clear how long the limited time instant discount and mail-in rebate will last. Even without its rebates, the Huawei comes in lower than other 4G LTE handsets on the carrier's lineup, besting LG's and Samsung's offerings.
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| Facebook for Android gets updated, fixes some crashes and login problems Posted: 08 Jun 2012 05:25 AM PDT
If you've been finding yourself having issues with Facebook for Android (The official app), then you might want to head to the Play Store and check out the update. The update is reported to solve issues with random log outs and some unexpected crashing. You can either go grab it from the updates is the Play Store if you have it installed, or you can hit this link to get it. Facebook for Android gets updated, fixes some crashes and login problems 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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| Verizon LTE set to expand out to yet more markets June 21 Posted: 07 Jun 2012 07:30 PM PDT
Hey, you. Yeah, you. Grab your Verizon LTE phone and turn on the 4G. If you're not seeing any signal on Verizon's LTE network, and you're in:
Then get a smile on your face. because you'll see it soon. Verizon is set to be expanding out to these markets (The Triangle will only be an expansion of the LTE network already in place there) on June 21. Verizon also said that their LTE network is rolling out quickly in Florida to more than 40 communities in Palm Beach, Alachua, Volusia, and Flagler counties. If you're in any of these areas, let us know what you think about getting LTE soon! Verizon LTE set to expand out to yet more markets June 21 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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| Vodaphone UK now shipping pebble blue Samsung Galaxy S III Posted: 07 Jun 2012 07:19 PM PDT
Late to the party, but at least it's showing up. The infamous "pebble blue" Samsung Galaxy S III is coming out of it's shell a little more, shipping for Vodaphone UK customers... finally. Stock first started being delivered in Australia and Europe earlier this month. It should definitely be noted that the 16GB version is the one shipping to waiting hands, while we have no news on the 32GB version, which - in the UK - is exclusive to Vodaphone. According to the over-the-pond carrier:
If any of our friends in the UK are either getting theirs or not, be sure to let us know in the comments. via eurodroid Vodaphone UK now shipping pebble blue Samsung Galaxy S III 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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| Virgin Mobile launching the HTC One V within two weeks? Posted: 07 Jun 2012 07:06 PM PDT
The HTC One V has been around for a long time, and it was scheduled to be launched in USA this summer, and we heard that all three regional carriers will be getting it, including Virgin Mobile. Now, Droid-Dog is reporting that Virgin Mobile will start selling the device in the next two weeks, and the image above is probably how the Virgin's One V will look. Word on the street is that it comes with a $200 price tag, and that's without any contract whatsoever. It comes with Android 4.0 ICS, Sense 4 UI, a 3.7 inch WVGA display, 1GHz single-core processor, Beats Audio, 5MP rear camera with LED flash and 720p video recording, 512MB of RAM, 4GB of internal memory, and MicroSD card support. For just 200 bucks? I think that's a fair deal. Do you think that One V is the best "affordable" device right now? Tell us about it in the comments below. Source: Droid-Dog Virgin Mobile launching the HTC One V within two weeks? 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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| Acer announces budget quad-core tablet Iconia Tab A110 at Computex for under $200 Posted: 07 Jun 2012 04:45 PM PDT
Computex is going in Taipei right now, and a bunch of companies introduce new devices there, such as ASUS and Computex. Now, its Acer's time to shine at the event by introducing a quad-core tablet with a smashing price tag. Acer introduced the Iconia Tab A110 featuring an Nvidia Tegra chipset, 1GB of RAM, 7-inch display with 1280 x 800 resolution, a microSD card slot, a front-facing camera, HDMI connectivity and Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. That's not all: the speechless thing here is the price, as Acer is planning to launch it in market for under $200. What I see here is Acer is trying to jump in the "affordable tablets with bells and whistles" bag; the Kindle Fire is already a part of it, and we all know that it was a real deal breaker for all other Android tablets. Also, ASUS and Google are planning to launch a similar tablet, except it will be the first to rock Android 4.1 - A.K.A.: Jelly Bean. However, Acer is planning to launch this gem in the third quarter of the year, so mark your calenders, and try to be patient. As a tablet lover, I am really impressed by Acer's strategy, and I am definitely looking forward to it. How about you? Tell us what do you think about this new upcoming tablet in the comments below. Source: The Verge Acer announces budget quad-core tablet Iconia Tab A110 at Computex for under $200 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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| Intel says Android is not ready for quad-core devices Posted: 07 Jun 2012 04:15 PM PDT
What it seems he's actually trying to say is that Android isn't ready for quad-cores right now, and other companies should focus to improve the operating system multi-tasking support... instead of just focusing on the hardware. For example: even there are six cores, if the software isn't properly optimized and well-managed with it, there's merely no advantage. When Intel will launch quad-core processors, I think that will be the right time for Android to have quad cores. The market is very strong right now, and what the customer believes is "more cores, more speed" - Do you think that's right? tell us about it in the comment box below. Source: Inquirer Intel says Android is not ready for quad-core devices 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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only. Designed for both phone, tablet, and Kindle Fire, the app is an interactive book features character audio narration and vivid graphics from the movie. And like any good tie-in should, the book offers real voices and sounds from Alex the lion (Ben Stiller), Marty the zebra (Chris Rock), and others!
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