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Apple patent lawsuit targets more Samsung devices including Samsung Galaxy S III

Posted: 01 Sep 2012 12:54 PM PDT

You may have thought things were over for Samsung after last week's loss to Apple in the highly-covered patent lawsuit between the two. Surely the $1.0+ billion judgment and ensuing stock losses for Samsung are enough to drive them out of the smartphone and tablet markets. For all the hype, last week's jury verdict in favor of Apple was just one battle in a war. Even Apple recognizes this. Rather than sitting on their laurels and waiting for Samsung and the rest of the world's Android manufacturers to slink off in defeat, Apple was back to work in a San Jose federal court filing documents on Friday. This time, it is a request to add more devices from Samsung to a case filed back in February 2012 alleging a variety of patent infringements. The original lawsuit covered 17 devices that had been produced between August 2011 and the filing. The new request adds four more devices, including the Samsung Galaxy S III. Nor word or response from Samsung yet regarding the latest filing.

source: Reuters

Edge-to-edge screen to be revealed by Motorola next week?

Posted: 01 Sep 2012 12:26 PM PDT

As we reported a couple weeks ago, Motorola has an event planned for next week on September 5th in New York in conjunction with Verizon Wireless. We have surmised that both Motorola DROID RAZR HD and a Motorola DROID RAZR M devices will be released. Bloomberg is now reporting that a source familiar with plans for the event has indicated one of the devices to be unveiled will be a Motorola smartphone with virtually no bezel, effectively giving it an edge-to-edge screen. If true, this will make it unique in the smartphone market. Whatever the new device is, as Bloomberg notes, this will be the first high-profile Android device release for Motorola since being acquired by Google earlier this year.

Looking back through some photos that have leaked of the DROID RAZR HD, there is some similarity with the latest image above. Could the DROID RAZR HD or even the rumored DROID RAZR MAXX HD sport the bezel-less screen? Would such a feature be something you would be interested in?

source: Bloomberg

College Football 2012 App Gives College Football Fans Their Favorite Team’s Schedule On Their Fingertips

Posted: 01 Sep 2012 07:01 AM PDT

 

Today marks the first Saturday of the 2012 college football season. So that means all of you fanatics for your favorite teams will need to have a means of keeping track of all the various schedules out there and that’s why the College Football 2012 app has you covered. The app is developed by Neverstill Mobile and brings a simplistic ability of being able to pull any and every game out on a team’s schedule. There’s no complicated information and no complicated menus— just straightforward news. This means Ohio State, Notre Dame, USC, Florida and Oklahoma fans will be able to know when their teams place, just in case you know… they didn’t print the season schedule out before.

The app is available for all Android devices and comes in at a minor 1.9MB. Considering there’s going to be all sorts of action happening around the country after today, it may not be wise to not have a complete schedule right under your fingertips if you’re a fan of a college football team.

 

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Grooveshark “Mysteriously” Pulled From The Play Store Yet Again

Posted: 01 Sep 2012 06:47 AM PDT

 

Now you see it… and now you don’t! After seeing Grooveshark make its way back to the Play Store a few days ago, it’s mysteriously been pulled  and is currently unavailable. The mysterious thing is that there is no explanation given on either Grooveshark’s blog site or in the Play Store. Instead, folks interested in downloading the app via the Play Store link are greeted by the lovely message below:

The likely reality is Google may have seen something it didn’t quite like with the newest iteration of the app, so it quickly pulled the app with no answers given. Hopefully the app will be back with its corrected issues sooner than later.

source: Android Police

Samsung Smart TVs to launch later this year with Google TV

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 11:54 PM PDT

Samsung has built a major part of its reputation with its line of Smart TVs, but has yet to fully dip its toes into Google TV — until now, that is. While not a part of its press conference, the company is showing off new Google TV hardware on the show floor of IFA 2012.

Details are scarce, but Samsung plans to utilize its Smart Hub as the central user interface for switching between television and apps. As expected, the company has already ported some of its own Smart TV apps to the Google TV unit. With these added tweaks, the company hopes to “enhance the Smart TV experience.” 

Google TV has undoubtedly failed to catch on with consumers, but Samsung is hoping that it can make an impact with its prominent branding. Let’s just hope Samsung can actually bring this thing to market for a reasonable price. More on this story as it develops.

Source: Engadget
Via: Phandroid

Huawei Ascend D1 Quad XL hits Germany in October

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 11:13 PM PDT

Remember “the world’s fastest phone”? We got our first hands-on with Huawei’s Ascend D1 Quad XL way back at Mobile World Congress in February, though its actual existence has yet to materialize. However, a new regional launch is finally set to bring the elusive handset to German store shelves in October.

While the phone may have gained a 1 in its name, it still features the same impressive specs. The Ascend D1 Quad XL houses Huawei’s very own 1.2GHz K3v2 quad-core processor, 1GB of RAM and 8GB of on board storage, which can easily be expanded via MicroSD. Additionally, the 4.5-inch behemoth sports a 2,600mAh battery, which is rated at 500 hours of standby time thanks to Huawei’s battery saving technology.

Availability is slated for the end of October in both matte black and ceramic white colors. While there’s no word on which carriers (if any) will be receiving the handset, it will be sold off-contract for €499 (£395/$625). For the full low-down be sure to check out the official press release below.

HUAWEI Ascend D1 Quad XL – the smartphone with the special something

New high-end device is smart by name, smart by nature

Berlin, Germany, August 30th, 2012 – In perfect time for the 2012 IFA in Berlin, HUAWEI, a world leading provider of information and communications technology (ICT), presents the smartphone with that certain special something. Display, battery and processor: the HUAWEI Ascend D1 Quad XL always delivers that little bit extra for its users.

The new high-end device is a master of endurance. Based on the Android™ 4.0 operating system, it also incorporates HUAWEI Battery Saving Technology to slash energy consumption by up to 30 per cent. Combined with the ultra-powerful 2,600 mAh battery, it delivers an impressive 15 hours of talk time and 500 hours of standby. And the Ascend D1 Quad XL also features smart computing power, with a 1.2 GHz K3V2 processor and integrated 16x GPU. 1 GB RAM powers smooth, fast changeovers between applications, while 8 GB ROM ensures plenty of space for entertainment – and can easily be increased to up to 32GB with microSD™.

The generous 11.59-cm (4.5-inch) high-definition IPS+ touchscreen makes the most of all content, with crystal-clear presentation even in bright sunlight thanks to its PPI 330 display. And to ensure the HUAWEI Ascend D1 Quad XL is a feast for all the senses, Dolby® Mobile 3 sound enhancement and Audience earSmart™ voice technology create a superb audio experience

"We listen to what our customers want, and they prioritize speed, long battery life and mobile entertainment in a high-quality, lightweight package", says Lars-Christian Weisswange, Vice President Device Western Europe at HUAWEI Technologies. "The HUAWEI Ascend D1 Quad XL fulfils all their desires."

The 8-megapixel rear camera features dual LED flash and minimal delay, with state-of-the-art BSI technology delivering excellent image quality even in poor light. A 1.3-megapixel front camera for video telephony and HD video is also integrated, enabling videos to be shot in 1080p full HD and played back on a suitable TV or monitor using a MHL adapter* (Mobile High-Definition Link) or DLNA. 

A mere 64.9 mm wide and 11.5 mm in depth, the HUAWEI Ascend D1 Quad XL is the smartest way to conceal an array of high-tech features. The elegant lines of the frame and ultra-compact touchscreen design enabled HUAWEI to slim down this advanced smartphone to the max.

Prices and availability

The HUAWEI Ascend D1 Quad XL is available in Germany from the end of October 2012 in Matt Black and Ceramic White finishes at the recommended retail price of EUR 499,– without contract. 

Google’s End of Summer Sale offers top-tier Play Store apps for just 99 cents

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 09:52 PM PDT

Google is going all out with its End of Summer Sale. Developers have teamed up with the search giant to offer some incredible deals on some of the hottest apps and games inside the Play Store. Top titles like Max Payne and Crystal Defenders, as well as Modern Combat 3 and N.O.V.A. 3 have been slashed down to just 99 cents for the special occasion. There’s also a healthy slew of productivity apps available, so you’re bound to find something that suits you.

To make your life easier, we’ve compiled a list of the apps included in the sale as well as direct links to the Play Store after the break. Yes, you’re welcome.

 
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