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HDC Galaxy S3 is KIRF-Tastic

Posted: 10 Jul 2012 02:16 PM PDT

Every popular phone these days eventually sees a Chinese-made knock-off arrive sooner or later, and the Samsung Galaxy S III is no exception.

Presenting the HDC Galaxy S3, which on the outside doesn’t really even look that bad.  It is thicker than the real deal, but the screen is about the same size and looks to even be running a skinned version of Android that mimics Samsung’s own Touchwiz.

More details and video after the break.

The phone sports a meager 1ghz processor, 512 MB of RAM, and a 5 megapixel camera. Sure the specs are bad compared to a genuine Galaxy S III, but to be honest they’re more than usable and represent last years mid-range android devices.

You won’t be seeing this on the shelves stateside however, as the “Samsung” logo on the back surely won’t fly over here.

 

Click here to view the embedded video.

source: GizmoChina
via: Engadget

T-Mobile Launches its Yearly Back-to-School Promotions

Posted: 10 Jul 2012 02:15 PM PDT

While we’re still in the midst of our summer, T-Mobile is prepping up its yearly back-to-school promotions. Starting July 11 (tomorrow), T-Mobile will offer a variety of options for new and existing customers to give them cheap and viable options for 4G smart phones. They are offering a Buy One Get One (BOGO) Free on any Samsung Galaxy 4G smartphone. This one works a little different as you don’t necessarily get the same device for free. For starters you can grab either the Galaxy S III, Galaxy S Blaze 4G, or the Galaxy Tab 10.1. With the BOGO deal, customers will receive a Galaxy S II, Galaxy S Blaze 4G, or a Samsung Galaxy Exhibit 4G for free. It should also be noted that it will be free after rebate.

Also T-Mobile is offering customers $25 in Live Nation Concert Cash to anyone who purchases any Samsung 4G smartphone and activates a no annual contract of $50 or greater. The $25 can be applied towards a live concert of their choice.

According to Andrew Sherrard, the senior VP of T-Mobile USA marketing, “As we approach this busy season for families, we know it’s important for them to easily and affordably stay connected, which is why we’re making it simple to step up to 4G on our most popular Samsung Galaxy devices. Whether mom is looking for a family plan to help keep track of everyone, or a new high school graduate wants the latest smartphone but under a responsible budget, we’re offering our customers a wide range of affordable options as well as some nice perks with these new promotions”

I personally love T-Mobile’s constant BOGO (buy one get one) promotional offers throughout the year. It offers such a great value and enables families to get cheap and affordable smart phones. The deal will last from July 11th till September 4th, so you will have an ample amount of time to take advantage of it.

Full press release:

T-Mobile Makes Going Back-to-School a Breeze With Promotions Including Free Samsung(R) Galaxy 4G Devices

Customers also can take advantage of additional voice lines for $5 per month and those who purchase a Samsung 4G smartphone with a flexible no annual contract Monthly4G(TM) plan receive $25 Live Nation(R) Concert Cash(R)

BELLEVUE, Wash., Jul 10, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) — The new school year is right around the corner and T-Mobile(R) is making it more affordable for families to stay in touch with the latest 4G smartphones and services. Starting July 11, T-Mobile will offer a variety of options for new and existing customers to help with back-to-school planning and keep budgets manageable.

“As we approach this busy season for families, we know it’s important for them to easily and affordably stay connected, which is why we’re making it simple to step up to 4G on our most popular Samsung Galaxy devices,” said Andrew Sherrard, senior vice president of marketing, T-Mobile USA. “Whether mom is looking for a family plan to help keep track of everyone, or a new high school graduate wants the latest smartphone but under a responsible budget, we’re offering our customers a wide range of affordable options as well as some nice perks with these new promotions.”

One for You, One for Them

From Wednesday, July 11, through Tuesday, September 4, T-Mobile’s Buy-One-Get-One (BOGO) Samsung Galaxy 4G promotion offers customers who purchase any Samsung Galaxy 4G device a second select Samsung Galaxy 4G smartphone for free.Customers can choose a device to purchase from T-Mobile’s latest Samsung devices, including the new Samsung Galaxy S(R) III, Samsung Galaxy S Blaze(TM) 4G, and the Samsung Galaxy Tab(TM) 10.1, among others. With BOGO, customers will receive a Samsung Galaxy S II, Samsung Galaxy S Blaze(TM) 4G, or a Samsung Galaxy Exhibit(TM) 4G for free after a mail-in rebate card(1) when they sign up for a new two-year contract on any qualifying unlimited Classic plan or for a $0.00 down payment after a mail-in rebate card when signing up on a new qualifying Unlimited Value(R) plan(2). New and existing customers are eligible to take advantage of this promotion. Standard upgrade eligibility rules apply for existing customers. For more information about T-Mobile’s BOGO promotion and details about qualifying plans and devices, visit T-Mobile’s BOGO site online.

Keeping Families in Touch for Less

Staying connected is important as parents and kids prepare to start school and get back to managing busy schedules, but sometimes costs associated with adding lines can deter parents from getting a phone for everyone. T-Mobile wants to change that by making it easy and affordable for families to ensure everyone has the latest and greatest device and services. When signing up for a new two-year contract on T-Mobile’s Family Classic Unlimited Plan(TM), new and existing customers can save by adding additional voice lines for only $5 a month until 2014(3).

Listen to the Music with Live Nation Concert Cash

From Wednesday, July 11, through Tuesday, Sept. 4, T-Mobile is hitting the right note by offering a fun promotional bonus. With the purchase of a Samsung 4G smartphone and activation of a no annual contract Monthly4G unlimited Talk, Text & Web plan of $50 per month or greater, customers will receive $25 in Live Nation Concert Cash which can be applied toward a live concert of their choice.Live Nation Concerts produces more than 20,000 shows annually for more than 2,000 artists globally(4).

With T-Mobile’s Monthly4G plans, customers can enjoy unlimited talk, text and worry-free data that doesn’t have a hard cap or result in overage fees, and access to T-Mobile’s 4G network that is twice as fast as any prepaid network(5). Through this promotion, prepaid customers can select from a number of affordable Samsung 4G devices starting at $149.99, such as the Samsung Galaxy Exhibit 4G, Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G or the Samsung Galaxy S 4G . Visit T-Mobile’s Live Nation Concert Cash web site for more information about the promotion.

The above promotions will be available at participating T-Mobile retail stores nationwide. For more information about T-Mobile’s products and services, visit http://t-mo.co/IFiLii .

(1) BOGO not available in R.I., Conn., or Miami Dade County, Fla.

(2)Down payment required at purchase. Remaining balance paid in 20 monthly installments. Galaxy S II: $149.99 down, $20/mo; Galaxy S Blaze: $99.99 down, $15/mo; Galaxy Exhibit 4G: $29.99 down, $15/mo. 0% APR O.A.C.

(3)Add a line promotion applies only to voice services on 3, 4 and 5th line and is good through January 2, 2014. As of 1/2/2014, regular monthly service pricing will apply to all added lines.

(4)Concert Cash provided as code sent via SMS. For a schedule of Live Nation Concerts, visit www.livenation.com .

(5)Speed claim based on download speeds on Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G on T-Mobile’s 4G HSPA+ 42 Mbps network vs. competitors’ prepaid phones and networks.

About T-Mobile USA, Inc.

Based in Bellevue, Wash., T-Mobile USA, Inc. is the U.S. wireless operation of Deutsche Telekom AG (otcqx:DTEGY). By the end of the first quarter of 2012, approximately 129 million mobile customers were served by the mobile communication segments of the Deutsche Telekom group — 33.4 million by T-Mobile USA — all via a common technology platform based on GSM and UMTS and additionally HSPA+ 21/HSPA+ 42. T-Mobile USA’s innovative wireless products and services help empower people to connect to those who matter most. Multiple independent research studies continue to rank T-Mobile USA among the highest in numerous regions throughout the U.S. in wireless customer care and call quality. For more information, please visit http://www.T-Mobile.com . T-Mobile is a federally registered trademark of Deutsche Telekom AG. For further information on Deutsche Telekom, please visit www.telekom.de/investor-relations .

Samsung Galaxy S II Receives Jelly Bean SDK Port

Posted: 10 Jul 2012 01:52 PM PDT

Thanks to LastStandingDroid over at the XDA forums, the Samsung Galaxy S II (I9100) has received an Android 4.1 Jelly Bean SDK port. With any SDK port, the build is fairly rough and one should expect many things to either not work, or not work correctly. Although there is a short list of things that do work:

  • Device boot
  • LED-flash
  • SD card (internal-only)
  • MTP (can't copy files)
  • ADB
  • Vibration
  • SuperUser
  • SM
  • Network Data
  • Logcat
While it’s great that certain aspects of it do work, there is quite a laundry list of things that don’t work such as audio (can’t use it as a phone), WiFi, Bluetooth, camera, GPS, etc. An SDK ported ROM is never meant to be used as a daily driver, it serves more or less as a way for a user to preview the new firmware. Of course, your phone needs to be rooted and have a custom recovery installed in order to flash this. Head over to the source link for more information.

source: XDA

Leaked Document Highlights Sprint’s Epic 4G Touch Smartphone Due To Get ICS Starting This Week

Posted: 10 Jul 2012 01:20 PM PDT

As we’ve seen Samsung smartphones like the Galaxy Note and Galaxy S II Skyrocket get those Touchwiz-flavored ICS updates, it was only a matter of time before we saw additional devices which would be next in line for the coveted update. Such is the case for the Sprint variant of the Galaxy S II— you know: the Epic 4G Touch. Thanks to our amigos at Android Central, the leaked document you see above shows that we now have an idea of when the official Android 4.0 rollout is arriving as it’s expected to hit Epic 4G Touch devices starting this Thursday, July 12th through next Friday, July 20th.

Naturally while this leaked document is a solid indicator of good things to come soon, we have to keep in mind we haven’t heard anything from Sprint and/or Sammy directly regarding the official rollout of the update. So if you’re an Epic 4G Touch owner, keep your fingers crossed and hope for the best starting this Thursday.

source: Android Central

Motorola Unveils Its New MOTOSMART Budget Phone

Posted: 10 Jul 2012 12:57 PM PDT

Motorola has just unveiled a new entry-level device for those of you living in the UK. This device called the MOTOSMART, will operate on T-Mobile UK’s network and will feature modest specs including a 3.5-inch screen, 3MP camera and Gingerbread 2.3. Okay okay, so the specs are nothing to sneeze at, but wait a minute— T-Mobile UK is offering the device for a meager £7 per month on contract. Oh and Carphone Warehouse will be offering the device on a pay-as-you-go premium of only £89.99. That’s likely to turn a few heads for those who are looking to save some money.

You can get more details of the device in MOTO’s presser once you hit past the break.

 

BASINGSTOKE, UK – July 10, 2012 – Ditch the complications. MOTOSMART™ is the latest Android™-powered smartphone for the UK from Motorola Mobility. It, is slick, thin, and gives you one-touch access to your top contacts, favourite apps, music and more. MOTOSMART is expected to be available in the UK from T-Mobile and Carphone Warehouse.

Organisation is the key to a stress-free life. And with MOTOSMART, you can streamline and simplify your day. For instance, the phone comes with the latest version of MotoSwitch – software that learns which songs you love, who you talk to most and which apps you use throughout your day. All of this information is then saved right on your home screen. So you won't waste time searching through long lists of contacts, music and apps ever again. 

For those who are always on the go, connect to your email and the Internet with built-in Wi-Fi. Or access maps and step-by-step navigation as you scoot around town using the phone's GPS.

Worried about getting stuck in a rainstorm? With Motorola MOTOSMART, you can stay ahead of the weather by checking out vivid forecasts directly on the phone's 3.5-inch display. You'll almost feel thunder tremble from your phone.

Leave your camera at home and take photos of your friends, family or gorgeous sunsets with the Motorola MOTOSMART's 3-megapixel camera. Then, in just a few easy steps, you can post photos of your adventures to your favorite social media sites.  In addition, the music app allows you to discover, share, and sync music to your PC seamlessly1.

And because MOTOSMART is an Android-powered smartphone, you can access over 500,000 apps on Google Play™ to help streamline your day (like calendars or budgeting tools) or apps that entertain (like books, games and even the latest movies).

"Simply put, MOTOSMART makes life easier," said Victoria McManus, marketing director, UK & Nordics, Motorola Mobility. "You don't have to worry about complicated settings and hard-to-follow instructions. Just turn this smartphone on and get instant access to the people and things in your life that matter most."

Availability and pricing

MOTOSMART is expected to be available from T-Mobile from the end of July at £7 per month on contract; as well as from Carphone Warehouse from beginning of August from £89.99 on pay as you go and also on contract.

About Motorola Mobility

Motorola Mobility, owned by Google, fuses innovative technology with human insights to create experiences that simplify, connect and enrich people’s lives. Our portfolio includes converged mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets; wireless accessories; end-to-end video and data delivery; and management solutions, including set-tops and data-access devices. For more information, visit motorola.com/mobility.

How to compile Android 4.1 Jelly Bean on Ubuntu

Posted: 10 Jul 2012 10:43 AM PDT

With the release of the source code for Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, we can expect to see a bunch of ROMs soon, but some of you might want create your own port from the source. To help you along, XDA member dastin1015 put together a guide to get you started compiling Jelly Bean on Ubuntu. It covers the setting up of the build environment, connecting to and downloading from the repository, adding a device, and building. Just hit the source link below to get started.

source: xda

OUYA hits Kickstarter, A new Android-based open source gaming console

Posted: 10 Jul 2012 10:15 AM PDT

In the next year, I’m expecting to see more and more Android-related media devices and set-top boxes such as the Nexus Q. Last week we told you about a new Android-based gaming console called OUYA, but we really didn’t know much about it. Well it just became a Kickstarter project so we have more details.

The concept and idea behind the project is to make it easier for developers to bring a console game to market. Every OUYA console is a developer kit and there won’t be a need to purchase a license or an expensive SDK. So basically no licensing fees, retail fees, or publishing fees so anyone can create the next big title. All games will have the freemium model so everyone will at least be able to try any of the ones they’re interested in.

The unit itself was created by Yves Behar, and his firm fuseproject, which created the Jambox. The controller is designed to be a “love letter to console gaming.” It will have fast buttons, triggers, laser-precise analog sticks, a D-pad, and a touchpad for games that were originally designed for mobile.

The full specs aren’t too shabby and include:

  •  NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core processor
  • 1GB RAM
  • 8GB of internal flash storage
  • HDMI connection to the TV, with support for up to 1080p HD
  • WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
  • Bluetooth LE 4.0
  • USB 2.0 (one)
  • Wireless controller with standard controls (two analog sticks, d-pad, eight action buttons, a system button), a touchpad
  • Android 4.0

Now I mentioned that every device is a development kit so it’s no surprise that it will be easy to root and it won’t void your warranty. In fact, they will even sell you one already rooted if you choose. OUYA is made for hackers and the hardware is designed to encourage it as it opens easily with standard screws.

Right now there is 29 days left to go and they are looking for $950,000. They are already up to $293,296 at the time of this post so things are looking really good.  You can pledge as little as $10, which will reserve your username. The unit itself and controller was $95, but that’s already sold out, but for $4 more you can guarantee a unit before it hits stores. For $699 you can get a first run unit already rooted.

For more information and/or to pledge, hit the source link below.

source: kickstarter

 

Motorola announces the RAZR V for Canada

Posted: 10 Jul 2012 08:58 AM PDT

Those of you in Canada can get ready for the next edition of the rejuvenated RAZR line. Motorola just announced the RAZR V, which is already available in China. It’s only 8.4mm thick, and since it’s a RAZR, you can expect a full dose of Kevlar fiber to give it that nice touch. The rest of the specs include:

  • 4.3-inch qHD (960 x 540) ColorBoost display
  • 1.2Ghz dual-core processor
  • 1GB of RAM
  • 8-megapixel camera with 1080p video recording
  • microSD slot for additional 32GB of storage
  • HSDPA, WiFi b/g/n, and Bluetooth
  • Android 4.o Ice Cream Sandwich

No pricing was specified, but it will be available during the 2nd quarter at Bell Mobility, Best Buy, Future Shop, Tbooth Wireless, The Mobile Shop, The Source, Videotron, Virgin Mobile, WIND Mobile, WIRELESSWAVE and WIRELESS etc.

Full press release after the break:

The RAZR for All: Motorola Mobility Canada announces Motorola RAZR™ V

Iconic. Innovative. A specimen of smartphone genius.

TORONTO – July 10, 2012 – Designed to give your current smartphone an inferiority complex, Motorola RAZR™ V, brought to you by Motorola Mobility Canada Ltd., packs really smart software and high-end, high-tech multimedia tools into inspirational design. .

The newest addition to the RAZR family, Motorola RAZR V is remarkably thin – just 8.4 mm – yet unbelievably strong. It's made with DuPont™ Kevlar® fiber, which gives an other-worldly sturdiness to the outer shell, while a scratch-resistant screen defends against bumps and bruises. And, a high-tech, invisible nano-coating shields against the unexpected splash.

You've got needs, and Motorola RAZR V knows it. That's why there's SMARTACTIONS™, an app that intelligently automates everyday tasks and suggests ways to personalize your phone and make your life easier. Most importantly, SMARTACTIONS gives you the power to get through your day without running out of steam. The Battery Extender will notice when you're running low and change your phone's settings to preserve whatever juice is left so you won't be without power. It's the SMARTACTION current users love the most.

There's a lot more SMARTACTIONS can do for you. Let's say you're at the gym for spin class, SMARTACTIONS will recognize your headphones and automatically launch your favourite workout playlist. In meetings or in class, SMARTACTIONS has your back – the app silences your phone's ringer and then auto-replies to calls and texts so you'll never be "that person" whose phone goes off in the middle of a presentation. That's smart.

"We're thrilled to launch another RAZR into the Canadian market," says Michelle Digulla, general manager, Motorola Mobility Canada. "Motorola RAZR V will be available through a wide selection of channels – bringing the iconic Motorola design and smarter smartphone experience to Canadians."

Motorola RAZR V doesn't just turn heads and keep you going through the day, it also lets you get creative. Snap pics with the 8 megapixel camera, see or be seen with the front-facing camera, and save memories in HD with 1080p video capture featuring image stabilization so your shots will be steady and your playback smooth. Share special moments instantly with your friends on Google+™ or Facebook®.

Harness the power of Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich and access over 600,000 apps and games on Google PlayTM, as well as millions of books and thousands of movies and TV shows. Watch everything on the huge, high-res 4.3" ColourBoost TM display which supports a wide range of more vibrant colours for greater detail and sharper, clearer images.

Availability

Motorola RAZR V will be available in Q3 to Bell Mobility, Best Buy, Future Shop, Tbooth Wireless, The Mobile Shop, The Source, Videotron, Virgin Mobile, WIND Mobile, WIRELESSWAVE and

Motorola announces the Atrix HD for AT&T and the Atrix HD LTE for Bell Canada

Posted: 10 Jul 2012 08:35 AM PDT

 

We already saw a leak of the AT&T Atrix HD so we knew it was only a matter of time when it was officially announced. That time is today as Motorola made if official for both AT&T as well as Bell in Canada. Don’t let the titles of both phones fool you, they are both LTE devices so no worries. Full specs include:

  • 4.5-inch HD (1280 x 720) ColorBoost display
  • 1.5 GHz dual-core processor
  • 1GB RAM
  • 8MP rear camera with LED flash and 1080p video recording, 1.3MP front facing camera
  • 8GB on-board storage, with expandable microSD card slot
  • 1780 mAh battery
  • Gorilla Glass
  • Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
  • LTE

For AT&T, it will be available on July 15th for $99, but for Bell we only know it will be available during the Summer, and no pricing was specified. Hit the break for both press releases.

Motorola ATRIX™ HD for AT&T is Slimmer, Stronger and Smarter Than Ever Before

Runs Android 4.0, Created by Motorola and Available Exclusively from AT&T for $99.99 Beginning July 15 in Modern White and Titanium

DALLAS – July 10, 2012 – Beginning July 15, the Motorola ATRIX™ HD arrives in all AT&T* channels for $99.99** with a two-year agreement.

The newest addition to the popular Motorola ATRIX family, this smartphone is remarkably thin at 8.4 millimeters but doesn't compromise strength since it is made KEVLAR® strong for incredible stability in any situation. The Motorola ATRIX HD also has a high-tech, invisible nano-coating that acts as a splash guard – not only on the outer shell, but on the electrical circuit boards inside, too. To see more of the ATRIX HD's features in action, check out this video.

Motorola ATRIX HD comes pre-loaded with SMARTACTIONS™, a free app from Motorola that suggests ways to automatically change your phone's settings throughout the day to make your life easier. For instance, when you place the Motorola ATRIX HD in the Vehicle Navigation Dock accessory and enable Drive Smart, it will set your phone to vehicle mode, read your text messages aloud, auto-reply to incoming calls and texts as well as provide turn-by-turn navigation. You can also set rules for when your battery gets low by enacting the Battery Extender, which can help your battery last longer by turning off GPS, disabling background sync or other features you select.

To raise awareness of responsible driving, for a limited time, customers who purchase a Motorola ATRIX HD at participating locations will receive a Vehicle Dock at no additional charge.

The vibrant 4.5-inch HD ColorBoost™ display is the highest resolution smartphone display on the market supporting a wide range of more vibrant colors for greater detail and sharper, clearer images. The ATRIX HD also features an 8-megapixel rear-facing camera with 1080p HD video recording capabilities at 30 frames per second and zero shutter lag. It also has a front-facing 720p HD camera.

"Our customers look to their smartphones to provide new, compelling experiences and the Motorola ATRIX HD does just that," said Jeff Bradley, senior vice president – Devices, AT&T Mobility. "With features that automatically customize over time to be contextually aware of the user's daily routine and preferences, ATRIX HD is a great example of smartphones getting smarter."

"Motorola ATRIX HD was designed for people who get excited about new technology, but want it to make their life easier, feed their need for entertainment and make a statement," said Mark Shockley, senior vice president, Go-to-Market, Motorola Mobility. "This next evolution of the ATRIX family delivers a slimmer, stronger, smarter, Android-powered device at a great price."

Running on Android™ 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich, the ATRIX HD is the first phone equipped with Motorola's Circle Widget on the home screen, which connects directly with your AT&T account and displays data usage since your last bill***. Plus, it gives you "at-a-glance" access to the time, notifications, weather and battery meter. You can also access more than 600,000 apps and games on Google Play™, as well as millions of books and songs and thousands of movies and TV shows.

And to help in your work life, the Motorola ATRIX HD is ideal for business use and comes with advanced security features including password protection and inactivity timeouts, VPN, government-grade data encryption on both the device and SD card, and the ability to wipe the phone and SD card in the event your phone is lost or stolen. With apps like Quickoffice, customers are able to create and edit documents and stay connected to their work on-the-go.

AT&T customers have access to the nation's largest 4G network, covering more than 260 million people. AT&T has two 4G networks that work together for customers, LTE and HSPA+ with enhanced backhaul. That means 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. With other carriers, when you travel outside of their LTE coverage area, you're on a much slower 3G network.

For more information, customers can visit http://www.att.com/motorolaatrixhd.

*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.

**Requires eligible voice and data plans.

*** Data usage is approximated. Actual billed data usage may vary due to network delays or other technical limitations.

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.

Limited-time offer. Motorola ATRIX HD requires a new 2-yr wireless agreement with voice (min $39.99/mo) and min monthly data plan ($20/mo). Subject to Wireless Customer Agrmt. Credit approval req'd. Activ fee $36/line. Geographic, usage and other terms, conditions and restrictions apply, and may result in svc termination. Coverage and svcs not avail everywhere. Taxes and other charges apply. Data (att.com/dataplans): If usage exceeds your monthly data allowance, you will automatically be charged overage for additional data provided. Early Termination Fee (att.com/equipmentETF): After 30 days, ETF up to $325. Restocking fee up to $35. Other Monthly Charges/line may include a Regulatory Cost Recovery Charge (up to $1.25), a gross receipts surcharge, federal and state universal svc charges, fees and charges for other gov't assessments. These are not taxes or gov't req'd charges. Visit a store or att.com/wireless to learn more about wireless devices and services from AT&T. Downloadable content may be subject to additional charges.

 

Slimmer. Stronger. Smarter: Motorola Mobility Canada and Bell announce MOTOROLA ATRIX™ HD LTE

The Ultimate Fusion of Beauty and Brains, in HD

TORONTO – July 10, 2012 – You've got style and smarts, and expect nothing less from your smartphone. Motorola Mobility Canada Ltd. and Bell today announce the MOTOROLA ATRIX™ HD LTE superphone. Available exclusively to Bell Mobility customers this summer, the exciting Motorola ATRIX HD LTE has head-turning looks and the brains to get you through your busy day.

You expect brilliance and ATRIX HD LTE brings it. The 4.5-inch ColourBoost™ display is the highest resolution smartphone display on the market supporting a wide range of more vibrant colours. More pixels mean greater detail and crisper, clearer images that look true to life – whether you're viewing exclusive Bell Mobile TV content or movies downloaded from Google Play™. And because you need enough power to fuel everything you demand of your smartphone, ATRIX HD LTE is powered by a 1.5 GHz dual-core processor compatible with Bell's world-leading 4G LTE network.

Remarkably thin while not sacrificing strength, ATRIX HD LTE takes innovation one step further. Its svelte 8.4mm frame is made strong with DuPont™ Kevlar® fiber, a scratch-resistant Corning®Gorilla® Glass display and a high-tech, invisible nano-coating that acts as a splash guard and shields against the unexpected splash.

Strong and smart, ATRIX HD LTE has SMARTACTIONSTM, a fully integrated, free application that intelligently automates everyday tasks and suggests ways to personalize your smartphone. Based on selections you make, SMARTACTIONS optimizes your phone's performance by silencing the device during meetings (but lets VIP calls through), extending battery life when it is low, announcing incoming texts and calls as well as auto-replying when you are driving so you can focus on the road. That's smart. Very smart.

"Motorola ATRIX HD LTE offers a smarter smartphone experience," says David Petrou, sales director, Motorola Mobility Canada. "It delivers shortcuts and convenience with SMARTACTIONS – even extending your battery life so you're never out of power when it matters most."

If that isn't enough to convince you, Motorola ATRIX HD LTE has more than a few other features to boast about:

  • Latest version of Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich
  • A front-facing camera for Google+ Hangouts video chats
  • A rear-facing 8 megapixel camera to capture every single moment. Plus, those photos can automatically be uploaded to a private album on Google+TM so you don't have to worry about accidentally deleting images
  • Captures video in 1080p HD at 30 frames per second, which means you get super smooth playback
  • Features Mirror Mode when connected with an HDMI cable (sold separately) to view images, files and movies on a larger screen
  • WiFi Direct for easy transfer of files directly between two devices (without needing a wireless access point)
  • Access to over 600,000 apps and games on Google Play, as well as millions of books and thousands of movies and TV shows

Availability

Motorola ATRIX HD LTE will be available exclusively to Bell Mobility customers this summer. For more information, please visit motorola.ca/ATRIXHD or Bell.ca/MotoATRIXHDLTE.

One Small Step For Man, One Giant Step For The Nexus Q: User Successfully Connects HID Bluetooth Mouse To Device

Posted: 10 Jul 2012 07:21 AM PDT

Sure the Nexus Q is going to be a revolutionary media device for us Android users, but don’t forget— at the end of the day, it’s still a Nexus product and so you know what that means? It means that the Nexus Q is meant to be tinkered with and improved upon silly. After seeing the Q get unlocked and rooted for all kinds of tomfoolery, it was time to see what else could be done with the device. Well thanks to XDA Forum member fredc888, we are now one step closer to being able to see the full potential and take full advantage of the Q’s ability to run apps and games. fredc888 was able to successfully connect a Bluetooth-compliant HID mouse to the device. Yes friends a Bluetooth mouse. That is definitely big time.

While this is an exciting achievement, it is one that should be taken with extreme caution. As you might expect, the Q doesn’t have a traditional Bluetooth menu to allow it to connect to other devices outside of Android phones and tablets, so the Bluetooth stack configuration file must be directly edited to allow input devices and connect to them automatically and naturally— this step requires unlocking the bootloader, which effectively wipes the device's data partition. Should you make an oopsies, unbricking options for the Nexus Q are limited and that means users should take extraordinary precaution when writing to the device.

Despite the significant risk to the Nexus Q– you can’t help but be excited at the idea of connecting additional gadgets to the device. So if you’re feeling a little lucky, brave or just plain curious, be sure to check out the complete thread— which you can find at the source link below.

source: XDA Forums
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