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Motorola’s RAZR i event now available to watch online

Posted: 22 Sep 2012 02:43 PM PDT

Did you happen to miss Motorola’s unveiling of its first Intel-powered smartphone last week? Fear not. The entire event is now available to watch online. As a refresher, the RAZR i is essentially an international variant of the Droid RAZR M, and sports a 2GHz Atom CPU, as well as a 4.3-inch edge-to-edge display. We’ve embedded the full video after the break for your immediate viewing pleasure. You’re welcome.

Click here to view the embedded video.

Motorola backtracks on software updates: Atrix 4G and Photon 4G likely to be denied ICS

Posted: 22 Sep 2012 02:19 PM PDT

Software updates are a dreaded nuisance for any smartphone owner. Today, Motorola has solidified our stance on the issue, as it has retracted numerous of its previous upgrade promises. The new timeline pushes the Android 4.0 update for the DROID XYBOARD 8.2, DROID Bionic and Motorola XOOM Family Edition back until next quarter. Additionally, Atrix 4G, Atrix 2 and Photon 4G owners may be out of luck. Whereas the previous timeline showed the devices would be receiving their Ice Cream Sandwich update in Q3, the new list only entails that “further plans [are] coming soon.” What this means exactly is still unclear.

While this wasn’t completely unexpected, it’s a sad day for early adopters. Constantly manufacturers are revealing new groundbreaking hardware with behind-the-curve software. As an Atrix 4G owner, I’m ashamed that such a travesty couldn’t be avoided. The phone may have launched with Android 2.2 Froyo, but underneath lie the internals of the world’s first superphone. I’ll continue to use the handset, but Motorola needs to realize that it’s this type of thing that will prevent me from being a returning customer. For the full run-down, we’ve included the official upgrade timeline below.

 

Region / Model*

Upgrade Status

USA
MOTOROLA XOOM WiFi-Only (MZ604) Jellybean Upgrade (Android 4.1.1) rollout began in July 2012.
MOTOROLA XOOM WiFi + 3G/LTE (MZ600/MZ602) ICS Upgrade (Android 4.0.4) rollout began in June 2012.
DROID RAZR (XT912) ICS Upgrade (Android 4.0.4) rollout began in June 2012.
DROID RAZR MAXX (XT912) ICS Upgrade (Android 4.0.4) rollout began in June 2012.
ATRIX 4G (MB860) Gingerbread (Android 2.3) rollout began in July 2011. Further plans coming soon.
DROID XYBOARD 8.2 (MZ609) ICS Upgrade (Android 4.0.4) rollout to begin in Q4.
DROID XYBOARD 10.1/Xoom 2 (MZ617) ICS Upgrade (Android 4.0.4) rollout began in August 2012.
ATRIX 2 (MB865) Further plans coming soon.
DROID 4 (XT894) ICS Upgrade (Android 4.0.4) rollout began in August 2012.
MOTOROLA XOOM Family Edition (MZ505) ICS Upgrade (Android 4.0.4) rollout to begin in Q4.
DROID BIONIC (XT875) ICS Upgrade (Android 4.0.4) rollout to begin in Q4.
PHOTON 4G (MB855) Further plans coming soon.
ELECTRIFY (MB853) Further plans coming soon.
CLIQ 2 (MB611) Will remain on Gingerbread (Android 2.3)
ADMIRAL (XT603) Will remain on Gingerbread (Android 2.3)
DROID 2 (A955) Will remain on Gingerbread (Android 2.3)
DROID 2 Global (A956) Will remain on Gingerbread (Android 2.3)
DROID 3 (XT862) Will remain on Gingerbread (Android 2.3)
DROID PRO (XT610) Will remain on Gingerbread (Android 2.3)
DROID X2 (MB870) Will remain on Gingerbread (Android 2.3)
MILESTONE 3 (XT883 / XT860 / ME863) Will remain on Gingerbread (Android 2.3)
MILESTONE X2 (MB867) Will remain on Gingerbread (Android 2.3)
MOTOROLA PRO+ (MB632) Will remain on Gingerbread (Android 2.3)

Source: Motorola

HTC Enticing Apple iPhone Owners To Trade Their Phones In For A One X With Free urBeats Headset

Posted: 22 Sep 2012 01:09 PM PDT

 

If you find that you’re sick of the Apple iPhone and are interested in grabbing yourself an Android phone instead, HTC has the incentive to entice customers to come on over to the wild side. The manufacturer has presented a solid promotion where customers can trade in their iPhone (in fully functional and good condition, of course) and buy a One X instead, with a side of $99 urBeats headsets thrown in for free. Naturally customers may not expect to get top dollar for the iPhone compared to online listings like Craigslist or eBay, but you gotta admit— the idea of having the awesome One X with a sweet headset may be too good  of a deal to pass up.

The promotion ends on October 21st, so those of you iPhone owners on the fence about switching over will have some time to think about it. Hopefully you’ll find a reason or two to help make the decision a little easier.

source: HTC

Dyzplastic figurine number 9 gets musical motif for Android Series 3 collection

Posted: 22 Sep 2012 08:41 AM PDT

As we have been reporting this week, Dyzplastic is ready to release their Android Series 3 collection of figurines. Thus far we have seen images of the first five figures – 8-Ball Hustler, Escape Ape, Nexus, Intergalactic, and Barista Bot – released as one batch, followed by number 6, Cry-On; number 7, Clear; and number 8, Professor Skully McRivethead.

Dyzplastic has released images of number 9 going by the moniker Pandroid. Designed by animator and artist Kelly Denato, the purple-themed figurine comes with a pan flute accessory. Hit the break for a 360-degree view of the figurine.

Just click on the image and drag right or left to get a 360-degree view. If it is not working for you, hit the source link to give it a try.

source: Dyzplastic

Google creates new @Googleplay account for Twitter

Posted: 22 Sep 2012 08:13 AM PDT

Twitter users may have noticed a new account showing up in their feed. Created by Google, the new account @Googleplay started their tweeting history with a promise of special promotions, exclusive content, updates and "awesomeness" for followers.

If you want to add them to those you follow, just log in to your Twitter account and find @Googleplay. While you are at it, if you don't follow TalkAndroid already, you can find us @TalkAndroid.

Verizon’s Galaxy S III Developer Edition is now on sale

Posted: 21 Sep 2012 08:52 PM PDT

Back in early July, Verizon wireless customers started getting their pre-ordered Samsung Galaxy S3′s, only to discover that Verizon had done the thing that they feared most: Lock the Bootloader. Later Samsung announced they would offer a Developer Edition that would have an open bootloader so that users could modify it to their whims.

Now, over two months later, the Developer Edition of Samsung’s flagship  has arrived for a whopping price of $649 for the 32GB blue version or $599 for the 16GB blue version. A little much for a phone? Now, that the regular phone has a one-click unlock app for the bootloader, there really is no reason for anyone to buy this new version of the bestselling device.

Source: Samsung

Samsung reveals pink Galaxy S III, set to launch next week in Korea

Posted: 21 Sep 2012 07:29 PM PDT

Samsung previously announced a slew of new colors for its flagship Galaxy S III handset, but today the company is introducing a slightly less conservative hue. Beginning next week, customers will be able to pick up a Galaxy S III in pink. Initially, the handset will only be available in Korea, though its expected that the device will see a regional roll out in the near future. This means users can now choose between seven different colors, including Pebble Blue, Marble White, Amber Brown, Garnet Red, Sapphire Black and Titanium Grey.

Source: GSMArena

Samsung Galaxy Note II Rumored for European Release In Next Two Weeks

Posted: 21 Sep 2012 07:27 PM PDT

If you’ve been following the updates on the Samsung Galaxy Note II, you know that it’s one beast of a piece of hardware. Granted, it’s one of those devices that you either love or hate, but can 10 million owners be wrong? And just like movie sequels, you can bet the second offering of the Note will try to appeal to those that weren’t early adopters, as well as the faithful.

Today we’re learning that the 1.6GHz quad-core, 5.5-inch Super AMOLED HD, 2GB RAM, Jelly Bean beast will ship “in the next two weeks” in Europe. The launch plans are rumored as follows:

  • Germany – September 27
  • Italy – September 28
  • Netherlands – October 1-2
  • France – October 1-2
  • United Kingdom – October 1-2

Just keep in mind that these dates are merely rumors at this point and should be taken like all rumors, with cautious optimism. I’ll certainly give this device a serious look come this November.

 

source:  SamMobile
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