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- More than 20 million Samsung Galaxy S3 smartphones sold in 100 days
- Mystery HTC device may be part of Big Red’s lineup
- Motorola Razr HD coming to Rogers Canada “this fall”, pricing not revealed yet
- Galaxy Note N7000 gets new features with software update
- Eric Schmidt admits Google was ‘late to tablets’
- The Verge: Amazon to introduce an Android-based phone tomorrow
- Motorola RAZR M to launch in UK with Intel Inside
- Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean arriving for Sprint Galaxy Nexus and Nexus S 4G
- Google granted multiple user Face-To-Unlock patent, coming to Android in the future?
- Motorola Droid RAZR Maxx HD official: specs, features, pricing and release date
| More than 20 million Samsung Galaxy S3 smartphones sold in 100 days Posted: 06 Sep 2012 02:39 AM PDT
It seems like only yesterday we were hearing the news that the Samsung Galaxy S3 had surpassed the 10 million sales mark. It took less than two months for Samsung's Android flagship to hit that milestone. Now, less than two months on, we hear that the best Android smartphone on the market right now has sold 20 million units. So, 100 days after release, Samsung has managed to sell 20 million Galaxy S3 handsets. Anyone who thought defeat in the US patent case against Apple would put a dent in Samsung's popularity was obviously wrong. The Galaxy S3 has clearly kept up its momentum and is selling three times faster than the S2 and six times faster than the original Galaxy S. They racked up sales of 28 million and 24 million respectively, so we can safely assume the S3 will surpass them both. Samsung broke down the numbers further and revealed sales were 6 million in Europe, 4.5 million in Asia, 4 million in North America, and 2.5 million in South Korea. How long can it continue to sell 200,000 Samsung Galaxy S3 handsets per day? There are certainly plenty of competitors on the horizon, including Samsung's own Galaxy Note 2. We've also seen new releases from Nokia and Motorola this week and it's Amazon's turn later today ahead of Apple's new iPhone unveiling next week. The Samsung Galaxy S3 certainly has its work cut out if it wants to stay top dog in the smartphone market, but we think it will be there a while longer. This article, More than 20 million Samsung Galaxy S3 smartphones sold in 100 days , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.
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| Mystery HTC device may be part of Big Red’s lineup Posted: 06 Sep 2012 02:17 AM PDT
Yesterday, we brought you rumors of a new HTC phablet in the works. Today, we’d like to update to this announcement: Verizon may actually have this device in their possession for rollout soon. My, how time flies quickly in the world of mobile tech. The image above shows the HTC 6435, which could also be the HTC Endeavour II, as mentioned by Chinese forums. Things are still at a rumor level but this image does confirm that the device is not just a prototype anymore. In fact, a carrier’s device management system will only show devices prior to rollout, so this is good news for people excited about the possible release of an HTC phablet soon. As always, we’ll keep you fresh on the heels of what appears HTC trying to reclaim their former glory, and doing so with the biggest carrier in the US! Stay locked in to our Google + page for breaking developments! Related PostsLG Now Part of Microsoft Android Patent Licensee, [Updated] Mystery Motorola event scheduled for 2pm tomorrow [watch it live now here], Craving Some Ice Cream Sandwich on your Motorola Device? Prepare for a Long(ish) WaitThis article, Mystery HTC device may be part of Big Red’s lineup , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.
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| Motorola Razr HD coming to Rogers Canada “this fall”, pricing not revealed yet Posted: 06 Sep 2012 02:14 AM PDT
Although Motorola only (vaguely) talked about the Razr HD's US availability at the phone's unveiling event, it was obvious that it was only a matter of time before we started hearing about it hitting other markets worldwide. Unsurprisingly, the first market we're hearing news about is Canada, where the Razr HD is now officially slated for a release "this fall". The 4.7-incher will be branded as the Motorola Razr HD LTE up North, and, right now, the only carrier confirmed to put it up for sale is Rogers. Canada's largest wireless service provider will be selling a GSM version of the Razr HD (unlike Verizon's model, which will be CDMA), but unfortunately the exact release date and pricing are kept secret for the time being. Mobile Syrup is speculating that the handheld will probably hit Canada in October, and, although the website doesn't have much to back up that assumption, their sources are usually right on the money. As for pricing, rumors say that the new Razr will hit the States for around $199 with a two-year contract, so chances are Canadians will have to pay the same for the phone (albeit with a three-year carrier agreement).
Aside from being a GSM phone, the Canadian Razr HD LTE should not be that different from the US version. The same "eye-catching" 4.7-inch high-def display, Kevlar backing, "impossibly thin" body and "all-day" battery life are the main focus points of Motorola Canada's announcement. Oddly, there's no full spec sheet posted just yet for this model, but we have no reason to think it'll come with any special features over the American model. Even more bizarre is that Moto's press release is keeping mum on the matter of the Jelly Bean update promised in the US, so Android 4.1 might not hit the Razr HD in Canada anytime soon. Now that's disappointing! Disappointing might also be the fact that the Razr Maxx HD, a Razr HD model with a bulked up battery, is yet to be announced for Canada. The first-edition Maxx never went North of the border, so history might painfully repeat itself. I'm sure that you all noticed the omnipresent "coulds" and "mights" in this post, so be sure to take the speculations about the Razr HD's release date, pricing and JB update, as well as the one about the Maxx HD's Canadian launch, with a pinch of salt. Who’s excited about Rogers’ Razr HD LTE? Related PostsMotorola Razr V heads to Canada in Q3 on multiple carriers, Rogers has Exclusivity of Motorola RAZR in Canada, Bell to launch Motorola RAZR V on August 2, WIND to follow in fallThis article, Motorola Razr HD coming to Rogers Canada “this fall”, pricing not revealed yet , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.
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| Galaxy Note N7000 gets new features with software update Posted: 06 Sep 2012 01:58 AM PDT
Samsung has said that the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update for the Galaxy Note will come "very soon". It's not too early to start preparing for the jelly party, but owners of the Note may want to first welcome what appears to be the last major ICS update for the original phablet that the company is cooking up. The build number for the new firmware is IMM76D.XXLRQ and it will bring your Galaxy Note N7000 up to par with Samsung's current flagship models, such as the Galaxy S3 and Galaxy Note 2. The update not only contains the latest TouchWiz interface, but along with it, you will also get features that previously could only be found on the S3 and Note 2. Check out the unofficial change log that XDA member garytube has compiled below. Features taken from Galaxy S3:
Features taken from Galaxy Note 2:
The new firmware also brings improved performance, new setup procedure, new contact list, and the ability to back up some files to a Samsung Account. Sounds like a pretty solid package to have before the arrival of Jelly Bean. The update is currently only available via OTA and Kies in Germany. Related PostsGalaxy S3 Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update rolling out "very soon," Galaxy Note 10.1 and original Galaxy Note also to get it, Galaxy S3 Jelly Bean update coming in Q3/Q4, Galaxy S3, Galaxy Note and Galaxy Note 2 Android 4.1 upgrades to follow, Galaxy S3 Jelly Bean coming on August 29 alongside Samsung Galaxy Note 2?This article, Galaxy Note N7000 gets new features with software update , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.
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| Eric Schmidt admits Google was ‘late to tablets’ Posted: 05 Sep 2012 11:44 PM PDT  Eric Schmidt, Google’s chairman, speaks during a press conference on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012 in New York, where Motorola introduced three new smartphones, the first since it became a a part of Google. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews) Google may have overtaken the iPhone with its Android platform. While Apple changed the smartphone game when it first released the iPhone in 2007, Android has fast overtaken iOS in mobile phone shipments. However, tablets are a different thing altogether, and Google’s own executive chairman Eric Schmidt admits it. In a speech at the Motorola press event this Wednesday, Schmidt highlighted how 1.3 million new Android devices are activated each day. However, only 70,000 of these are tablets. The former CEO admitted Google was “late to tablets.” Apple radically changed the concept of tablet computers when it introduced the iPad in 2010. Prior to that, tablet computers were mostly touch-enabled implementations of otherwise clunky desktop-based OSes like Windows. After the iPad’s launch, manufacturers ported Android into devices with bigger screens, but none of these have really caught on to the market’s interest, except perhaps for a few devices, like the Amazon Kindle Fire and the Google Nexus 7. Google’s own Nexus 7 is rising in popularity, and Android fans are anticipating the launch of amazon’s next Kindle device. Will these eventually help increase Android’s market share in tablet computers? It’s better late than never, I guess. And even Apple itself was not exactly the first company to the tablet market. Google may yet have the chance to make a big impression on the tablet market in the future. Related PostsEric Schmidt confirms Google is interested in the hardware business, whatever that means, Eric Schmidt Talks Future and How Google Will Shape It, Eric Schmidt: over 1.3 million Android devices activated daily, 480 million usersThis article, Eric Schmidt admits Google was ‘late to tablets’ , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.
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| The Verge: Amazon to introduce an Android-based phone tomorrow Posted: 05 Sep 2012 11:23 PM PDT ![amazon logo 4 [aa]](http://1.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/amazon-logo-4-aa.jpg "amazon logo 4 [aa]"){kind=logo} Amazon will launch a smartphone September 6, sources say (Hopetts/Flickr). Our good friends at The Verge have received confirmation from several sources that during the Kindle maker's planned event tomorrow, an Android-powered smartphone will take the stage amongst the slew of new Kindle Fire and e-readers. Like the Kindle Fire, the phone will run a forked version of Google's mobile OS — to be specific, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. Details are still light on the phone, but that's because it's not completely finished yet, according to the sources. We're rather curious to see what retailer giant will pack inside the phone. At the very least, we’d like to be able to see its exterior. Another aspect that we can't wait to hear about tomorrow is the price point of the phone and what kind of scheme that Amazon will put in place to push the price down. Will Jeff Bezos offer the phone for $100 or even $50? Is he planning to involve major carriers? Will it be called as the Kindle Phone? Hopefully we'll get the answers to all these questions and more tomorrow. Be sure to check back again for our coverage of the event. Related PostsNo related posts. This article, The Verge: Amazon to introduce an Android-based phone tomorrow , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.
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| Motorola RAZR M to launch in UK with Intel Inside Posted: 05 Sep 2012 07:59 PM PDT
Motorola Mobility has confirmed that the Motorola Droid RAZR M, announced earlier today by Motorola and Verizon, will be coming to the UK with a slight name change and a new processor. The UK variant will drop the Droid branding and be simply called the RAZR M. The Qualcomm S4 processor will also be replaced with an Intel processor. The form factor, including the edge-to-edge display will stay the same. And, the rest of the hardware specs seem to be unchanged (besides the basebands of course). This will be the first Motorola-Intel phone to hit the market. Doing a bit of digging, this makes sense. Motorola announced their partnership with Intel way back at CES 2012. During their announcement, they fully expected products to ship later this year. Will the RAZR M sport the same Medfield processor that’s in the Lenovo K800 or will it be something new and different? To further confirm what Pocket Lint learned, the “edge-to-edge” design on the RAZR M fits perfectly with the flyer below. Notice how the text goes from edge-to-edge, without margin. The flyer is also sporting the Intel logo.
If you’re in the UK, check back in about two weeks for the official product announcement on September 18th. Oh, one more thing. Rumor has it that the UK variant will come in White! Related PostsMotorola RAZR HD and RAZR MAXX HD expected to launch in October, Motorola Razr HD, Razr Maxx HD, and Razr M: image gallery, Will Motorola be unveiling the Intel-powered Blade phone on September 18?This article, Motorola RAZR M to launch in UK with Intel Inside , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.
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| Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean arriving for Sprint Galaxy Nexus and Nexus S 4G Posted: 05 Sep 2012 06:01 PM PDT
The guys over at Android Central have obtained a screenshot from Sprint’s internal systems stating that the Galaxy Nexus and Nexus S 4G are finally getting Android Jelly Bean 4.1.1 tomorrow. That’s right, Sprint’s CDMA Nexus devices are getting Jelly Bean nearly two months after their GSM counter parts received the over the air update back on July 10th. The Galaxy Nexus software version will be FH05 and the Nexus S 4G will have version JRO03R, both are the latest and greatest version of Jelly Bean. The following internal memo is being sent around Sprint as well:
After Sprint devices get their Jelly Bean update, the last remaining developer devices are Verizon’s Motorola XOOM LTE and the Verizon Galaxy Nexus. The Galaxy Nexus recently received a Jelly Bean ROM leak, making all of us think Verizon’s Nexus update can’t be too far behind. Congrats Sprint Nexus owners, you’re going to love Jelly Bean. Related PostsAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Bean factory images for Nexus 7, Nexus S and Galaxy Nexus available, Hey Verizon, where’s Jelly Bean for my Galaxy Nexus?, Verizon Galaxy Nexus Jelly Bean upgrade coming up as JRO03O update?This article, Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean arriving for Sprint Galaxy Nexus and Nexus S 4G , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.
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| Google granted multiple user Face-To-Unlock patent, coming to Android in the future? Posted: 05 Sep 2012 02:41 PM PDT
Google has had an optional way to log into Android using your face for a while now but soon the company may be taking things even further. A new patent has been awarded to Google that allows multiple accounts on a computer device to be accessed via face recognition. While Google’s Android OS isn’t specifically mentioned here, it’s more than likely where the technology could be heading. At the same time, Google Chrome OS could also be a target of this camera patent technology. The idea here is very simple. In order to log in, users would simply have to show their face and the software would automatically send them to their accounts. If another family member comes up, the camera will instead send him or her to the corresponding user profile. Since more consumers are sharing tablets with their families, having an easy way to do this could prove to be very helpful. Here's the official, technical description for the patent:
When could such a feature make its way to Android? It’s hard to say, but Jelly Bean’s successor is a likely target. What’s even more interesting is that Apple also applied for a patent for face-to-unlock features. With Google getting this new patent, it’s hard to say what that means for Apple’s own patent claim. Could the Google multiple user Face-To-Unlock patent become a point of litigation down the road? Related PostsNo related posts. This article, Google granted multiple user Face-To-Unlock patent, coming to Android in the future? , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.
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| Motorola Droid RAZR Maxx HD official: specs, features, pricing and release date Posted: 05 Sep 2012 12:46 PM PDT
Nokia wasn’t the only company to showcase new smartphones today, as Motorola also had a New York-based media event that has just ended. Naturally, we're mostly interested in the latter's new devices, which were made official today. These are, as expected, the Droid RAZR HD and the Droid RAZR M, but also the unexpected, but-not-totally-unpredictable Droid RAZR Maxx HD, which is basically a version of the Droid RAZR HD with an even bigger battery. Unlike with the original Droid RAZR, which was quickly followed by a Droid RAZR Maxx released that pissed off buyers that hurried to get the former version, Motorola has learned from its mistakes and announced both the Droid RAZR HD and the Droid RAZR Maxx HD at the same time. Specs and featuresSo, without further ado, here's what the Droid RAZR Maxx HD has to offer:
Annoyingly, the Droid RAZR Maxx HD will come with ICS on board instead of Jelly Bean – you'd think Motorola would release new devices running the latest Android OS version but that's not apparently the case. Droid RAZR HD vs Droid RAZR Maxx HDIn case you're interested in what's different between the Droid RAZR Maxx HD and the Droid RAZR HD then don't be surprised to find out that the former is slightly bigger than the latter. The RAZR HD weighs 146g and measures just 8.4mm in thinness. The added 11g of body fat and the extra 0.9mm thickness give the RAZR Maxx HD a 3,300mAh battery (compared to 2,530mAh) capable of up to 32 hours of mixed usage (compared to 24 hours of mixed usage). Moreover, the RAZR Maxx HD also packs an extra 16GB of built-in memory, while everything else stays the same. Pricing and release datesNeither Motorola nor Verizon were willing to announce pricing details for the new HD-branded RAZR smartphones. Since the Droid RAZR M will sell for $99 on contract, we wouldn't be surprised to see the Droid RAZR HD priced at $199 and the Droid RAZR Maxx HD priced at $299 – these are guesstimate subsidized prices from our part, meaning they will require two-year commitments with the carrier. Motorola said the devices will be launched by the end of the year in the U.S. – except for the Droid RAZR M that's going to be available for pre-order starting today – but it did not mention international availability dates for either model.      Anyone picking up a new Motorola handset this year? What will you choose? Verizon Wireless and Motorola Add Three New and Exclusive 4G LTE DROID RAZR™ Smartphones All the power, battery life and cool design of DROID RAZR™ with the speed of 4G LTE three times over Sept. 05, 2012 BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. – Verizon Wireless and Motorola Mobility today announced that they are adding three new and exclusive smartphones, DROID RAZR™ M, DROID RAZR™ HD and DROID RAZR™ MAXX™ HD, to the DROID RAZR™ by Motorola family on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network. All three devices offer the power and reliability that customers have come to expect from Motorola and Verizon Wireless. DROID devices give customers speed, power and revolutionary technology, while the RAZR design delivers a thin, compact device built with strong, top-of-the-line materials and long-lasting battery life. The new smartphones are powered by the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network, giving customers the capability to simultaneously talk and browse the Web and also access the blazingly fast speeds that cover more than 75 percent of the U.S. population. With three brand new options, this lineup has something for everyone. DROID RAZR M: The Full-Screen Phone DROID RAZR M also features powerful Web browsing capabilities by combining Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network with the speeds of Chrome™ for Android™ mobile browser for an unrivaled mobile Web experience. The DROID RAZR M's SMARTACTIONS™ feature maximizes battery efficiency with every charge, allowing customers to browse the Web and watch videos without worrying about draining their device's battery. DROID RAZR HD: Performance and Power The viewdini app is at its best with the HD display and 4G LTE speeds to watch movies, television shows and other video content. Viewdini brings the power of Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network to the screen by streamlining access to videos from a wide range of content providers, including cable operators, websites and other popular video sources. The viewdini app can be downloaded from Google Play. DROID RAZR MAXX HD: Long Live the Battery A Trilogy of Premium Design, Speed and Features: The new DROID RAZRs run Android™ 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (upgradeable to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean by end of 2012) and come with the best of Google Mobile Services, including: Pricing and Availability: ● DROID RAZR M will be available for pre-order starting today, September 5th, at 5 p.m. ET at http://www.verizonwireless.com/droidrazrm and will be available on September 13th in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at http://www.verizonwireless.com for $99.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. Customers receive the rebate in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted. The DROID RAZR M will be available either Black or White. About Motorola Mobility Related PostsNo related posts. This article, Motorola Droid RAZR Maxx HD official: specs, features, pricing and release date , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.
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