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- RAZR M 4G LTE leaks out full details, has 4.3-inch qHD display
- SeaStorm for Android: How I'm watching Isaac
- App.net app beta app Jive jibes into Hooha, now available on Google Play
- Heroes Call updated with new class, ditches premium currency
- Apple seeks to have 8 Samsung smartphones banned in wake of patent verdict
- iBOLT car charging dock for the Samsung Galaxy S3 review
- Juggernaut: Revenge of the Sovering hacks and slashes into Google Play
- Hisense Pulse Google TV box to arrive in November, cost just $99
- Samsung loses $12 billion in market value after Apple ruling
- TELUS, Bell and Rogers Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Android 4.0.4 updates now available
- Join Android Central for live coverage of IFA 2012 this week!
- Samsung Galaxy Stellar shows its mid-range face at Best Buy
- LG Optimus Vu 2 with infrared announced for Korea
- Monday Brief: Apple v. Samsung, Enyo on the road, Microsoft unveils new logo and more!
- LG Intuition press shot leaks, hints at September 15 release
- Deal of the Day: Incipio SILICRYLIC DualPro SHINE Hard Shell Case w/ Silicone Core for Samsung Galaxy S3
- Google issues statement, Samsung releases internal memo on $1 billion U.S. patent verdict
- Latest Galaxy Note 2 leakage suggests two colors at launch, early October release
- Samsung 'Galaxy S Camera' rumored for IFA unveiling
- Google reacts to Samsung trial: Most claims 'don't relate' to core Android OS
- Samsung officially unveils the Galaxy Player 5.8, pockets get ready to strain
- Nexus 7 now available in France, Germany and Spain
| RAZR M 4G LTE leaks out full details, has 4.3-inch qHD display Posted: 27 Aug 2012 04:30 PM PDT
What we're seeing above are leaked images of the latest offering from Motorola and Verizon, the RAZR M 4G LTE. Coming out just ahead of Motorola's Sept. 5 event, the device seems like a logical progression from the original RAZR on Verizon, with a less distinguished camera hump and some familiar design features -- like on-screen buttons -- of recent Motorola devices. Other specs are as follows:
We'll be following the story and let you know when we get more information, such as pricing and release dates, as soon as they become available. Source: Engadget
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| SeaStorm for Android: How I'm watching Isaac Posted: 27 Aug 2012 03:57 PM PDT
There are a number of hurricane-tracking apps available for Android, but Treknologist pointed out one over the weekend that's become my go-to app. SeaStorm ($1.99) culls information from the National Hurricane Center's website. And while I normally wouldn't purchase an app that that merely repackages information from a website I could easily browse, it does so in an easy-to-read manner, works well on smartphones and tablets, and greatly lessens the amount of time it takes me to digest the latest updates. Dive into an individual storm and you have quick looks at the tracking maps, wind speed estimates, storm surge graphics, satellite images and public advisories -- basically all the important, official information you need when tracking a storm. This one will be staying on my phone through November. 
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| App.net app beta app Jive jibes into Hooha, now available on Google Play Posted: 27 Aug 2012 02:44 PM PDT
App.net is still in its infancy as a new version of Twitter that you have to pay to get into but lacks issues like cutting developers off at the knees, and now it's starting to grow some legs. There are a number of apps in various stages of beta development. One of those apps is (was) Jive, which is now available for free in Google Play. The two screen shots you see above are pretty much it. You get timeline views, and you can post to your stream. Simple, but effective, but also without the scope that Twitter continues to dominate with. But these things do have to start slowly. If you're getting into App.net, give Hooha a look-see. 
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| Heroes Call updated with new class, ditches premium currency Posted: 27 Aug 2012 12:33 PM PDT
Yet another free-to-play action-RPG, Heroes Call, has had a significant update.Topping the new feature list is a Shadow Assassin class, complete with her own signature special abilities. Here's a full changelog of the new features.
Ditching gems as a premium currency is a great step towards making in-app purchases less intrusive, though beyond the base class, each subsequent one can only be bought through IAPs. Heroes Call is so far the closest thing to Diablo that I've been able to find on mobile so far, and to that end, it's a pretty fun dungeon romp with lots of loot, violence and storyline. 
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| Apple seeks to have 8 Samsung smartphones banned in wake of patent verdict Posted: 27 Aug 2012 12:24 PM PDT
Remember when the verdict came down for the Apple v. Samsung case and Phil was reasonably skeptical about this all being the last word? Yeah, well it wasn't the last word and likely won't be for some time yet. Apple has now filed new documentation regarding the devices they'll be seeking bans for in the U.S. and you'll find some familiar names there:
Looking at the list it's easy to say they're all old devices and people have now moved on but realistically, a lot of the devices are still being sold today and making money for Samsung. Noticeably absent though, is the Galaxy Nexus which as most know runs stock Android Ice Cream Sandwich. Most of Apple's claims assert infringement of Apple's design patents and trade dress. If you're looking for the full break down of how each device Apple claims is in violation, you'll find it below. Source: The Verge 
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| iBOLT car charging dock for the Samsung Galaxy S3 review Posted: 27 Aug 2012 12:15 PM PDT
And here we have a look at the iBOLT car dock for the Samsung Galaxy S3. If you've used iBOLT docks in the past, you'll be pretty familiar with this one. It's sturdy in design, flexible in application, and it offers a safe and effective way to use your Galaxy S3 in the car, whether it's for navigation, communication, or just to keep things charged. Read on for some more thoughts on the iBOLT car dock for the Samsung Galaxy S3. 
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| Juggernaut: Revenge of the Sovering hacks and slashes into Google Play Posted: 27 Aug 2012 11:42 AM PDT
A great action-RPG by the name of Juggernaut: Revenge of the Sovering was ported to Android from iOS today. The free-to-play (with a side of in-app purchases) game pits fighters against a series of monsters in various fantasy-themed locales. Players execute attacks and spells through different gestures and swipes, but timing is absolutely critical to getting them through an opponent's defenses. There are a bunch of gameplay mechanisms in place for dodging different kinds of attacks, including fast tapping and pattern recall. The standard RPG elements are there too, namely upgrading gear, leveling up, and picking new class abilities. There's even a bit of Farmville-style resource collection, depending on which areas of the fantasy world you have under your control. The animation and graphics are really fantastic, and the gameplay is really quite unique. Check out the trailer for a taste. Download link is above; aside from IAPs, the only real downside is that the game takes up 440 MB. 
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| Hisense Pulse Google TV box to arrive in November, cost just $99 Posted: 27 Aug 2012 11:07 AM PDT
Just a couple of days ago, we heard word of a forthcoming $99 Google TV box from Hisense. Besides the existence of such a device, we knew very little else, only that we would be able to see it for ourselves at this weeks IFA show in Berlin. Now though, we not only have a name, we have an official announcement and release schedule for the Hisense Pulse. Arriving in mid-November, the Pulse will retail at the $99 mark we'd previously heard. Spec wise, the Pulse will support resolutions up to and including 1080p, have USB and HDMI ports, Ethernet and WiFi. The remote will be double sided, with a full QWERTY keyboard on one face, and a touchpad plus a dedicated Netflix button on the other. You can find the full press release after the break. 
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| Samsung loses $12 billion in market value after Apple ruling Posted: 27 Aug 2012 10:37 AM PDT
Samsung shares dropped 7.5% today following the patent case ruling in Apple's favor late last week. While Samsung has been ordered to pay $1.05 billion to Apple, the real damage looks like it will be the $12 billion in market value lost. Meanwhile, Apple's trading jumped from $663 to $679 over the weekend. Ouch. Samsung has already voiced their displeasure with the ruling and vowed "We will continue to do our utmost until our arguments have been accepted." I somehow doubt that stoic determination will comfort stockholders, especially if legal talks start steering towards a sales injunction of any kind. There are still appeals to go through, and considering the legal precedent Samsung has set in international courts, there's a decent chance that they'll go through, but in the meantime their stock price is likely to take a kicking. How many of y'all are Samsung investors? Are you hanging onto your stock through this storm? Is it going to take more of a beating? How much does Samsung really have to worry about seeing as they're still a huge parts supplier for Apple? via: Reuters 
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| TELUS, Bell and Rogers Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Android 4.0.4 updates now available Posted: 27 Aug 2012 10:05 AM PDT
TELUS, Bell and Rogers have had the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich update in testing for a while now and today, they've finally gone ahead and made it available to everyone. if you have a variation of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 from any of those Canadian carriers, you should be able to go ahead and check for OTA updates and find the software waiting for you. Having loaded an international version on my own Galaxy Tab 10.1, it's a pretty nice update. Drop by the Android Central forums if you're looking to discuss it more. Source: Mobile Syrup 
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| Join Android Central for live coverage of IFA 2012 this week! Posted: 27 Aug 2012 09:02 AM PDT
Image: James Cridland IFA 2012 kicks off this week, and we're live in Berlin to bring you everything as it happens!In a couple of days we'll be live from Berlin, Germany, where IFA 2012 will be kicking in and around the Messe Berlin exhibition center. As we've already covered in our IFA 2012 preview, we're expecting big Android announcements from Samsung and Sony, in addition to a few surprises from some of the smaller manufacturers. Among the likely announcements are the Samsung Galaxy Note 2, Sony Xperia TX (Hayabusa) and Sony Xperia Tablet. As part of our IFA coverage, we'll be liveblogging all the major press conferences from the big Android manufacturers, which means you'll have the chance to learn about all their new products as they're announced, which is pretty awesome. We've got three big press events this year. Here's the full schedule of major IFA press conferences we'll be covering live, along with time zones. (BST = UK time, CEST = German time, EDT = U.S. Eastern time, PDT = U.S. Pacific time)
And remember, it's not just liveblogs -- we'll bring you full hands-on coverage of devices, behind-the-scenes insight from manufacturers, and a special IFA podcast later in the week. It's going to be a busy week in the Android world, so keep it locked to AC for all the live coverage you could wish for! 
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| Samsung Galaxy Stellar shows its mid-range face at Best Buy Posted: 27 Aug 2012 08:55 AM PDT
 The Samsung SCH-i200 Jasper had been teased earlier this summer as a mid-range phone due for Verizon. It has now slipped its way quietly into Best Buy Mobile as the Galaxy Stellar with nary a peep from Verizon nor Samsung. The Samsung Galaxy Stellar boasts a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor, LTE connectivity, a 4-inch 800 x 480 display, and a 3.2 megapixel camera on the back. While those specs hardly conjure up the descriptor of "stellar", it is back-to-school season, and there are plenty of kids looking for something with LTE and a forgiving pricetag. Anyhoo, the Samsung Galaxy Stellar is available over here for $449.99 without a contract. Other leaks suggest that it'll be available for $99.99 with a two-year agreement on Verizon. That leak also says there's going to be some kind of "Starter Mode", presumably to help new folks learn their way around a smartphone, and pimps out availability of Amazon apps for some reason. Anyone looking for a cheap phone with LTE and ICS? Source: Best Buy; via Android Police 
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| LG Optimus Vu 2 with infrared announced for Korea Posted: 27 Aug 2012 08:04 AM PDT
While we're still waiting on the Optimus Vu in North America, LG has gone ahead and announced a second one in Korea. Details on specs for the LG Optimus Vu 2 are scarce, but the big selling point is the infrared sensor with a dedicated Q Remote app to control home entertainment systems. Infrared is a pretty cool feature, and I definitely enjoyed using the one built into the Sony Tablet S awhile back. Still, LG isn't showing anything other than screenshots; it's entirely possible that the Optimus Vu II will at least look like (if not have most of the same guts as) the original Optimus Vu. The LG Optimus Vu 2 is due to land in Korea next month - who even knows if we'll see it elsewhere in the foreseeable future. Anyone really hankering for an IR blaster in their phone? Source: LG 
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| Monday Brief: Apple v. Samsung, Enyo on the road, Microsoft unveils new logo and more! Posted: 27 Aug 2012 08:04 AM PDT | ||
| LG Intuition press shot leaks, hints at September 15 release Posted: 27 Aug 2012 07:04 AM PDT
Verizon's LTE-enabled version of the LG Optimus Vu is showing more signs of life. Aside from the $199 pricetag that we already know about, some fresh images of the device have bubbled up. Although it's far from a guarantee, the home screen weather widget suggests a launch day of September 15 - a sensible time to get the back-to-school rush and LG has announced that the Vu would have a global launch in September, but pencil that date in your calendars lightly. While the specs of the U.S. variant haven't been confirmed, the one that has launched across Japan and Korea has a a 5-inch 768 x 1024 touch display, 8 megapixel camera (plus secondary 1.3 megapixel shooter on the front), 32 GB of local storage, and runs Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. As far LG handsets go, most eyes are on the upcoming Optimus G and its gapless display, which we're likely to see sooner than later with IFA right around the corner. Have any of you guys been hurting for a version of the Optimus Vu on Verizon, or will it be worth holding out for the Optimus G? Source: DroidDog 
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| Google issues statement, Samsung releases internal memo on $1 billion U.S. patent verdict Posted: 27 Aug 2012 05:53 AM PDT
Yeah, we're all way past done with the Apple vs Samsung vs Apple $1 billion patent verdict, but when Google releases an official statement, and Samsung posts an internal memo, well, we can't exactly ignore 'em. Here's what Samsung has posted:
And here's what Google had to say:
No big surprises, and nothing we didn't expect them to say. No doubt Samsung is saving the rest of their talking for when court reconvenes, when yet more motions get filed, when the verdict gets argued, and when the battle over final damages begins. If you haven't already, check out our patent podcast from the weekend, and in the meantime you'll forgive us if we get back to writing about phones and tablets for a while... Source: Samsung Today, The Verge 
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| Latest Galaxy Note 2 leakage suggests two colors at launch, early October release Posted: 27 Aug 2012 04:21 AM PDT
We’re just over two days away from Samsung’s Galaxy Note 2 announcement at IFA 2012, but we still know almost nothing about the upcoming phone/tablet hybrid. Nevertheless, some small details are starting to leak out as the public unveiling approaches. The latest of these comes from SamMobile, which has a pretty good track record with Samsung leaks. The report, which seems to have come from a retailer spreadsheet, lists the official branding as “GALAXY Note II,” alongside the model number GT-N7100 (the original note was GT-N7000). Also reported are two color variations -- “ceramic white” and another marked as TBD (to be determined), though black would be a good bet in our opinion. According to the site’s sources, the Note 2 will appear during week 40 (Oct. 1-7), alongside a new “titan grey” Galaxy S3. This also coincides with when we’re expecting to see the elusive black Galaxy S3 land on store shelves, so it’s possible that “titan grey” is the official marketing name for this new S3 color. Of course, we’re still operating within rumor territory here, so we’ll maintain a healthy skepticism until we see the Galaxy Note 2 for ourselves later this week. Keep it locked to AC for live coverage from Berlin as it happens! Source: SamMobile 
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| Samsung 'Galaxy S Camera' rumored for IFA unveiling Posted: 27 Aug 2012 03:49 AM PDT
We're all familiar with Nikon's plans to launch an Android-powered camera in the next month, but it seems Samsung may also be bringing its smartphone software and hardware to a point-and-shoot, if the latest round of rumors are to be believed. Reports form GSMArena suggest that Samsung may be working on a point-and-shoot based on Galaxy S3 internals. The "Galaxy S Camera," which the site's source claims to have seen first-hand, is said to run Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, with an S3-class 4.8-inch SuperAMOLED display on the back, and a 16MP image sensor on the front, with 10X optical zoom and pop-out Xenon flash. Wifi and 3G/HSPA versions are rumored to be unveiled at IFA 2012 alongside the Galaxy Note 2. The device is purportedly 1.5 to 2 times thicker than a Galaxy S3, which still makes it remarkably thin for a camera, and we have to wonder where the apparatus for that 10X zoom is being stored. No direct evidence of the Galaxy S Camera's existence is offered, but the decision to offer an Android-based camera could be seen as a natural continuation of the company's earlier Wifi-connected camera offerings. What's more, Samsung's smartphones already have a wide range of software that could be useful on a point-and-shoot, such as on-device video and photo editing, not to mention Android's built-in sharing intents. It certainly sounds plausible, but in the absence of evidence we'll have to take this one with a pinch of salt. Regardless, we'll be on the ground in Berlin later this week to bring you full coverage of whatever Samsung announces at IFA. Source: GSMArena 
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| Google reacts to Samsung trial: Most claims 'don't relate' to core Android OS Posted: 27 Aug 2012 02:55 AM PDT
"We work with our partners to give consumers innovative and affordable products, and we don't want anything to limit that."The dust is still setting following Friday's $1.049 billion ruling against Samsung in its patent trial with Apple., and now Google is weighing in with its own official statement The short statement, sent to The Verge, distances Android itself from the patents Samsung was found to be infringing, saying most don't relate to the "core Android operating system." That's true of features like bounce-back scrolling in the original Galaxy S, but of course there are a few notable exceptions, such as tap-to-zoom. Google also brings into question the validity of other patents, saying they're being "re-examined by the U.S. Patent Office." There's also a comment on the fast-moving nature of the mobile world, and Google says that all involved in the industry are "building upon ideas that have been around for decades." Of course, we already know Google's not much of a fan of software patents in general. The company's public policy director recently remarked that they're "not helpful to the marketplace." Here's today's statement from Google in full.
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| Samsung officially unveils the Galaxy Player 5.8, pockets get ready to strain Posted: 27 Aug 2012 01:23 AM PDT
While the world -- including us -- will continue to question how successful a PMP can be in todays smartphone world, Samsung has gone ahead and introduced a new one. Following leaked information on the device just over a week ago, Samsung has made the Galaxy Player 5.8 official. And yes, the 5.8 does stand for 5.8-inch. This thing is huge. It also shares more than a hint of the same design language as Samsung's current flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S 3. That 5.8-inch display has a 960x540 resolution, which sounds pretty poor in comparison to the company's smartphone displays, but to keep something such as the Galaxy Player affordable, compromises must be made. Like the phones however, the Galaxy Player 5.8 runs Android 4.0 and the latest version of Touchwiz. On-board storage is either 16GB or 32GB with the option to also add a microSD card to squeeze even more of your music and movies onto this thing. There's also a front facing VGA camera, and a pretty sizeable 2500mAh battery powering the whole show. Without a cellular radio to drain it, battery life shouldn't be too terrible. There are still details not confirmed, such as whether the rumored dual-core 1GHz processor is inside but given the accuracy thus far of the earlier leak, it isn't too hard to believe. And, there isn't a release schedule as yet. Given the timing of this announcement though, we wouldn't be at all surprised to see this behemoth gracing the Samsung booth at IFA 2012 when it kicks off later this week. Source: Samsung Tomorrow (Translated) 
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| Nexus 7 now available in France, Germany and Spain Posted: 27 Aug 2012 12:28 AM PDT
Good news lands this morning of expanded European availability of the Google Nexus 7. The Asus made tablet is now available from Google Play in France, Germany and Spain. This is the first market expansion we've seen from the device since its initial launch in July, and while it may have taken some time, the end result is what's important. Pricing is set to match UK prices, so the two variants are priced at €199 for the 8GB model and €249 for the 16GB. Ordering one at the moment should see a Nexus 7 on your doorstep within 3-5 days. Source: Google 
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