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- Matrix One 7″ tablet review
- AT&T announces July 6 retail arrival date for Galaxy S III
- comScore: Android inches to 50.9 percent U.S. market share
- Amazon’s Flow blends barcode scanning, QR codes, and augmented reality shopping
- Samsung GT-B5330 to be Android 4.0-powered portrait QWERTY
- Sony rumored to refresh Xperia S with Xperia SL
- HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE confirmed, to hit Verizon July 5th
- Beats Electronics acquires online music streaming service MOG
- T-Mobile Galaxy Note reportedly pushed to August 8
- 32GB Samsung Galaxy S III officially available at Sprint
- Adobe will not support Flash for Jelly Bean Devices, ends Flash for Android completely on August 15
- GameStop to carry the Nexus 7, now taking preorders
| Posted: 02 Jul 2012 03:05 PM PDT
Click here to view the embedded video. We recently had the pleasure of spending the weekend with the Matrix One tablet and documented our experience for your consideration. While it may not be the most glamorous or luxurious tablet on the market, at $149 some shortcomings can be quickly forgiven.We spoke with Vice President of North American Retail Distribution, Raymond Pelosi, who informed us that retailers should have an opportunity to get their hands on this unit within the next few weeks. We find this to be an interesting alternative to some of the "big boy" brands, at an economic price point. Will you consider this as an additional tablet in your household? Let us know your thoughts. This was my first opportunity to use the Antec Advance screen-cleaning spray on a device other than the Galaxy SIII or Galaxy Tab, and my opinion stands : this stuff is great! Grab a bottle, if you get the chance. (Please forgive the sub-par video quality. We began shooting on our Galaxy SIII and dropped it! We quickly switched over to a backup Creative Vado, which left the image a bit hazy.) For device specs and company contact information, please see below:
Six months ago, this tablet would have stood a little higher in a crowd, however the Nexus 7 is only $50 more and is easily worth the money. We like to root for the little guys whenever possible, but it's getting harder now that there are Tegra 3 devices with full Google Play support at a similar price range. On the other hand, this one does have microSD, USB, and HDMI output. Which way would you go? Matrix One 7″ tablet 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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| AT&T announces July 6 retail arrival date for Galaxy S III Posted: 02 Jul 2012 02:22 PM PDT
AT&T this afternoon announced that their version of the Samsung Galaxy S III smartphone will arrive on Friday, July 6. Landing in time for the weekend, it will be Ma Bell's way of helping you recover from a mid-week barbecue and hot dog-induced coma. Pricing, as a reminder, is $199 for the 16GB and $249 for the 32GB model and both will be available in white or blue colors. Assuming you have not pre-ordered yours, you are advised to head to your local AT&T retail store this Friday and pick up the phone that everyone is talking about.
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| comScore: Android inches to 50.9 percent U.S. market share Posted: 02 Jul 2012 10:39 AM PDT
Samsung continues to lead all smartphone manufacturers and Android is still the king of the mobile landscape, according to the latest comScore report. Inching up .8 percent over the previous quarter, Android now commands 50.9 percent of the U.S. smartphone market. Apple, for its part, grew 1.8 percent to arrive at 31.9 percent overall and far ahead of third place RIM (11.4 percent). The comScore report pulled in data from the three-month average period ending in May and accounts for 234 million Americans age 13 and older. They found that there are now nearly 110 million people using smartphones, up 5 percent versus the February time frame. In terms of vendors, Samsung has a 25.7 percent share of U.S. mobile subscribers, followed by LG who owns 19.1 percent share. Apple ranks third at 15.0 percent, followed by Motorola with 12.0 percent and HTC with 6.1 percent. comScore: Android inches to 50.9 percent U.S. market share 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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| Amazon’s Flow blends barcode scanning, QR codes, and augmented reality shopping Posted: 02 Jul 2012 08:53 AM PDT
Amazon subsidiary A9.com today announced that they've released Flow for Android. Blending barcode scanning with augmented reality, the app lets shoppers scan common items such as DVDs, CDs, video games, and toys and see product details, pricing, and more. While it's not the first or only barcode scanning app available for Android, it's much more fun than simply handing things off to a Google search.
The future is rife with possibilities for Flow on Android. Next time you're reading a magazine, why not scan a page to launch a website? Instead of looking at that movie poster, scan it to watch a trailer. The Android version of the app allows for QR code reading, something yet to make its way into the iOS counterpart.
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| Samsung GT-B5330 to be Android 4.0-powered portrait QWERTY Posted: 02 Jul 2012 08:11 AM PDT
A new Samsung handset has landed on our radar which looks to feature Android 4.0 and a portrait-style QWERTY keyboard. Tied to a GT-B5330 model number, it's a design we don't expect to see arrive on any major U.S. carrier. According to details found on a Chinese certification website, the GT-B5330 will presumably come in with a very low price point as it features 3G connectivity, a 320x240 QVGA display, and CPU in the range of 850MHz. No whispers on pricing or availability as of yet but we cannot imagine it being all that far off.
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| Sony rumored to refresh Xperia S with Xperia SL Posted: 02 Jul 2012 07:21 AM PDT
A Sony Xperia SL has been spotted online, hinting at a refreshed version of the Xperia S for later in the year. Bearing a LT26ii model number, it is strikingly similar to the LT26i that accompanies the Xperia S. Thus far the details are still a mystery however we suspect a chief difference will be in the form of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich or Android 4.1 Jelly Bean preloaded. The Xperia S was, and still is, a very powerful device, with feature such as a 4.3-inch (1280x720) display, 1.5 GHz Qualcomm MSM8260 dual-core CPU, 1GB RAM, and 12.1-megapixel camera. We wouldn't mind 2GB RAM for the Xperia SL nor would we turn our nose at a little quad-core action either.
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| HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE confirmed, to hit Verizon July 5th Posted: 02 Jul 2012 06:55 AM PDT  Image courtesy of Engadget Most of us remember the Droid Incredible. It was a 2-spectrum phone: not in bandwidth, but in popularity. It was a phone that you either loved or hated, but hardly ever anywhere in-between. Now, Verizon and HTC have officially announced the new Droid Incredible 4G LTE, and it's looking pretty cool on this end. The device will sell for $150 on a new contract, along with a $50 mail-in rebate. It comes with a 1.2GHz dual-core Snapdragon CPU, Beats Audio, Android Ice Cream Sandwich, and a 4-inch qHD display. Hit the break for the full press release, along with a video preview. Let us know what you think in the comments. Click here to view the embedded video. DROID INCREDIBLE 4G LTE by HTC Available Beginning July 5 Exclusively On The Verizon Wireless Network Power, Sophistication and Speed Come Together in the DROID INCREDIBLE 4G LTE by HTC BASKING RIDGE, N.J., July 2, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Announced earlier this year at the International CTIA WIRELESS® 2012 show, the DROID INCREDIBLE 4G LTE by HTC, will be available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com starting July 5. Customers who rely heavily on their mobile devices will find everything they need in the DROID INCREDIBLE 4G LTE by HTC. Running the latest version of HTC Sense® 4, HTC's branded user experience, integrated with Google's(TM) mobile operating system, Android(TM) 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich, customers can take advantage of an enhanced mobile experience and enjoy the latest Android features, as well as the power of 4G LTE speeds. Every aspiring shutterbug will have something to smile about when they experience the amazing 8-megapixel camera with quick activation from the home screen so customers never miss that perfect shot. Additionally, HTC Video Pic(TM) allows customers to simultaneously shoot HD quality video and take pictures at the same time. Uploading photos or videos onto social networking sites or sharing through e-mail takes only seconds with 4G LTE speeds. The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network is available in 304 markets across the United States. In real-world, fully loaded network environments, 4G LTE customers should experience average data rates of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2 to 5 Mbps on the uplink. When customers travel outside of 4G LTE coverage areas, devices automatically connect to Verizon Wireless' 3G network, where available, allowing customers to stay connected from coast to coast. Lifestyle features: Authentic Sound: Customers will benefit from Beats Audio(TM), an enhanced auto tuning technology that allows users to hear music the way the artist intended. Beats Audio is incorporated across the entire experience for richer, more authentic sound and whether watching a video or playing a game, customers are sure to be impressed with the sound quality. Read Later: Active readers who are constantly on-the-go can use the Read Later feature to save online content, such as news articles and website pages, to view later, even when they are offline. Android Beam(TM): Sharing YouTube videos, Google Maps locations and more with others is faster and easier than ever with Android Beam. Android Beam is as simple as tapping two compatible phones together for users to instantly share information. Additional features: 4-inch super LCD qHD display 8-megapixel rear-facing camera with autofocus, LED flash, BSI, f/2.2 and 28 mm lens Front-facing camera for video chatting with friends and family 1.2 GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor Mobile Hotspot-capable to share a 4G LTE connection with up to 10 Wi-Fi-enabled devices Support for up to 32 GB microSD(TM) memory card Price and availability: The DROID INCREDIBLE 4G LTE by HTC will be available beginning July 5 in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com for 149.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. Customers will receive the rebate in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted. For additional information on Verizon Wireless products and services at a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com . HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE confirmed, to hit Verizon July 5th 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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| Beats Electronics acquires online music streaming service MOG Posted: 02 Jul 2012 06:35 AM PDT
Beats Electronics has officially purchased online music subscription service MOG, according to details surfacing online today. The terms of the deal have not been disclosed nor do we know exactly what will happen to MOG and its client-base. Some readers may be familiar with MOG's online music streaming service which comes in free (ad-supported) and $4.99/monthly rate plans. Handsets with Beats technology lets users stream millions of songs, however MOG charges $9.99/month for that privilege.
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| T-Mobile Galaxy Note reportedly pushed to August 8 Posted: 02 Jul 2012 06:06 AM PDT
The T-Mobile version of the Samsung Galaxy Note has been pushed back to August 8, according to details on TmoNews. Initially rumored with a July 11 arrival, there's no indication as to what might be the cause of the nearly month-long delay. It will be interesting to see what happens on this front come fall for T-Mobile, especially as details of a Galaxy Note II have started surfacing. The successor to this year's tablet/phone hybrid is currently tied to September launch, only weeks after the carrier is expected to get the Galaxy Note. Of course, that could just be the international version... We'll see soon enough, eh? T-Mobile Galaxy Note reportedly pushed to August 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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| 32GB Samsung Galaxy S III officially available at Sprint Posted: 02 Jul 2012 04:43 AM PDT
Well folks, it's been a long time coming for Sprint to get the Galaxy S III. We've seen delays and more delays, but it's finally here. You can now go drop $249 at Sprint for a brand new 32GB Samsung Galaxy S III (on a new contract, of course) and have it for yourself. According to Sprint's website, these are the selling points for Sprint:
You can hit the source link to pick yours up online at Sprint's website. Be sure to check out our review of the Galaxy S III, and let us know your thoughts on any of this in the comments below. via sprint 32GB Samsung Galaxy S III officially available at Sprint 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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| Adobe will not support Flash for Jelly Bean Devices, ends Flash for Android completely on August 15 Posted: 02 Jul 2012 04:25 AM PDT
We Android users have had the advantage of using flash on our devices for a very long time. However, Adobe has come out and announced two things. First off, they will not be supporting Flash on any Jelly Bean devices, which brings us to the second announcement: Installs of Flash for Android will end completely on August 15th. On Adobe's website, they wrote:
Adobe will, however, continue to develop Flash on PCs. What are your thoughts? Let us know in the comments. via bgr Adobe will not support Flash for Jelly Bean Devices, ends Flash for Android completely on August 15 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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| GameStop to carry the Nexus 7, now taking preorders Posted: 02 Jul 2012 04:00 AM PDT I'll say this of GameStop: they've done an excellent job of seeing the writing on the wall regarding the future of gaming and adapting their sales structure accordingly. Recognizing the growing trend of mobile gaming and then carrying the products that play those games was a smart move. In that vein, the company has announced that they'll be carrying Google's new Nexus 7 tablet and they've got the device up for pre-order, though the only one I saw was the 16 GB version for $249.99. While I would personally rather get it from Google at the source, it's great to see that there's going to be plenty of mainstream purchase options to get the device into as many hands as possible. Remember, more market share equals more development! Hit up the link below to preorder your Nexus 7 from GameStop, and let us know in the comments: Have you already ordered your Nexus 7 and if not, are you planning on getting one? Source GameStop GameStop to carry the Nexus 7, now taking preorders 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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