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- Acer CloudMobile now available in UK via Expansys
- In Brief: Other Android stuff worth knowing (Oct 1)
- ASUS Transformer Infinity and Transformer Prime now receiving Android 4.1 update
- Google to launch the next Nexus device in 30 days?
- AT&T intros new prepaid smartphone plan, $99 Fusion 2 Android handset
- AT&T announces plans to offer Sony Xperia TL
| Acer CloudMobile now available in UK via Expansys Posted: 01 Oct 2012 10:58 AM PDT Back at MWC 2012, Acer officially revealed a sexy device known as CloudMobile and after long time, the device is finally available for purchase. UK famous online retailer Expansys is offering it for just £289.99 SIM-free and unlocked. After 8 months, it’s good to see the CloudMobile once again. The device was supposed to be launched on September 5th, but after one month, it’s still better late than never, right?
If you want to grab one, then order one right now from Expansys before it runs out of stock. And let’s wait for the day when Acer will launch this phone in USA as well, and if Acer did, would you prefer picking one? Tell us about it in the comment box below. Via: UV Acer CloudMobile now available in UK via Expansys was written by the way cool dudes at AndroidGuys. Follow at Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube! Popular PC time management game,Legends of Atlantis: Exodus, is now FREE to play on Android!
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| In Brief: Other Android stuff worth knowing (Oct 1) Posted: 01 Oct 2012 10:51 AM PDT
In Brief is a compilation of notifications, rumors, and Android-related news tidbits, which for whatever reason, did not end up with a post of its own on AndroidGuys. These are things that we still feel are worth knowing, even if in a passing manner. Consider it a grab-bag of Android goodies. If you have something that you think is worth a mention on AndroidGuys, be sure to reach out to us via our contact page. Soap Creative has released a pair of Android games to Google Play and Amazon Appstore, one of which is a port of a popular iOS game. Have you see Thumbzilla (99¢) or Lavaball (FREE) yet? The sequel to the “number 1 drift game” is back with Drift Mania Championship 2. Priced at $1.99, the game features accelerometer and virtual wheel steering mode, 13 high-performance vehicles with unique specs, 13 drift circuits to master from different locations, and hundreds of visual mods including body kits, spoilers, window tints, wheels and custom paint jobs.
Turn your television into an Android-powered SmartTV with the $50 FAVI Entertainment: SmartStick. Lets users browse internet, watch movies, listen to music, access thousands of apps and games,and more. Jazz it up with a mini wireless keyboard with Touchpad mouse (with built in laser pointer) for another $40.
Canada-based developer Hope This Works Games has a new title coming out called Polara, which is a side scrolling platform running game. Features include 50 levels of game play, a color switching strategy, and immersive story line that promises to hook players for hours. A new version of the eWeather HD Android app is out (v4.5) and it adds a number of new features and improvements. Priced at $3.99 it would seem people might opt for a free or lower-cost alternative but it’s getting more popular with time! Check it out in Google Play and Amazon Appstore. Satechi, one company we’ve come to fall in love with, recently announced the availability of the Bikemate Slim Case 3. Works with most handsets, provides a protective mount and case solution for cyclists, yet still lets you touch the screen and ports. Check it out at Amazon or order one for only $24.99! Skyfire recently rolled out its new next-gen toolbar and extension platform for its mobile browser, calling it Skyfire Horizon. It’s available for carriers around the world and will be coming with a top-tier U.S. provider later this month, and really enhances the web experience. Users will be able to “seamlessly move between apps and browser content, as well as share content from their social networks without leaving a browsing session”. Learn more about how it lets one hop directly from the web to other apps and utilities such as Facebook, Twitter, Yelp, Wikipedia, IMDB and Amazon.
Roamz 2.5 is out for Android and lets users discover local events in real time while as well as capture and share their own moments. Speaking of search, people apparently love to look up coffee. And pizza. And sushi. Who knew? NAVIGON (Garmin)has dropped the price of some of their maps through October 8. Not only that, but they’ve also introduced Urban Guidance which integrates public transportation into routes, complete with detailed itineraries of transit stops. The new feature considers trains, trams, busses and water taxis when calculating pedestrian routes. Users will be guided to a transit stop by foot and be able to look up detailed information on what line to take and where to get off.
One of the games recently highlighted with the announcement of the Galaxy Note II was Draw Mania. Now available for Android, the game is getting pretty favorable reviews and looks to be climbing in popularity. Is it the next Draw Something breakout success or will it be simply get overlooked? Features include Async and live modes, multiple drawing instruments, a sndbox to practice drawing, history of drawings, multi-language support.
In Brief: Other Android stuff worth knowing (Oct 1) was written by the way cool dudes at AndroidGuys. Follow at Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube! Popular PC time management game,Legends of Atlantis: Exodus, is now FREE to play on Android!
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| ASUS Transformer Infinity and Transformer Prime now receiving Android 4.1 update Posted: 01 Oct 2012 10:09 AM PDT Back in July, ASUS released a statement that they will launch Jelly Bean update for their Transformer line of tablets i.e. Transformer Pad, Transformer Pad Prime, and Transformer Pad Infinity. ASUS was supposed to launch Android 4.1 for Transformer Pad Infinity on Sept. 28, but they delayed it a little bit and decided to launch it today. The update is now rolling out, and the image below confirms it that it’s a true story.
Also the update is available for the famous Transformer Prime as well. Though we don’t know when the original Transformer Pad will receive the update. So if your Transformer Prime or Infinity is running on Jelly Bean at the moment, then don’t forget to share your experience with us. So are you on Jelly Bean yet? Tell us about it in the comment box below. Source: Phandroid ASUS Transformer Infinity and Transformer Prime now receiving Android 4.1 update was written by the way cool dudes at AndroidGuys. Follow at Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube! Popular PC time management game,Legends of Atlantis: Exodus, is now FREE to play on Android!
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| Google to launch the next Nexus device in 30 days? Posted: 01 Oct 2012 07:36 AM PDT Back in January 2010, Google officially launched the Google Nexus One, the first ever Android device with “Pure” Google experience. After that, we saw the Nexus S and then the mighty Galaxy Nexus debuted Android 4.0 a.k.a Ice Cream Sandwich. Galaxy Nexus is now almost one year old, and it’s finally time to see the next Nexus smartphone. Our friends over at AndroidandMe posted a rumor that Google will unveil the next Nexus device, featuring Android 4.2 (a small update), and it will happen in just “30 Days”. They are further reporting that Andy Rubin might reveal the next Nexus device at the All Things D: Dive Into Mobile on October 29-30, because last year, Andy demonstrated Honeycomb on Motorola XOOM there, or you never know Google just go out and announce it in October, and then make it available later in November. We heard a long time ago that Google is working with 5 different partners on the next Nexus device, which means we might see a Nexus device from all the major brands in the market. Also we reported that LG Optimus G might turn out to be the Optimus Nexus as well, and also the leaked Droid Incredible X is probably the Nexus 5. AndroidandMe also spotted Android 4.2.0 in their server log, so there’s a possibility the rumor is true. It’s just a rumor everyone, so just take it with a grain of salt, but there are a lot of chances that Google’s next flagship device running on the latest Android OS will be revealed soon. So, tell us what do you think about all this in the comment box below. Is the next Nexus device really coming? Or it’s just the rumor mill doing its work? Source: AndroidandMe Google to launch the next Nexus device in 30 days? was written by the way cool dudes at AndroidGuys. Follow at Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube! Popular PC time management game,Legends of Atlantis: Exodus, is now FREE to play on Android!
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| AT&T intros new prepaid smartphone plan, $99 Fusion 2 Android handset Posted: 01 Oct 2012 07:15 AM PDT
AT&T today unveiled a new GoPhone smartphone plan set to take effect on October 7 which saves $10 per month over the previous option. Called the Monthly Unlimited Plan with Data, it gives subscribers 1GB data in addition to unlimited talking and texting. AT&T indicates that they will still offer the $50 plan with unlimited talk and text as well as the $25 plan with 250 minutes talk time and data options. To help kick off the new rate plan, AT&T is introducing a new Android smartphone called the Fusion 2, which runs just $99. Specifications include Android 2.3 Gingerbread, a 3.5-inch (320×480) display, an 800MHz dual-core processor, 512MB RAM, microSD expansion, and a few other Android standards. Manufactured by Huawei, the U8665 should be plenty for first-timers who need a no-contract Android experience.
AT&T Launches New, Affordable Prepaid Smartphone Rate Plan DALLAS, Oct. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Beginning Oct. 7, AT&T* GoPhone® smartphone customers will have a new rate plan option. The new Monthly Unlimited Plan with Data offers unlimited talk and text, with 1 GB of data for $65 per month. Unlimited text messaging to Mexico, Canada and over 100 other countries is also included. This new plan is specially designed for smartphone users, and saves them $10 per month compared to previously available options. The $50 monthly plan with unlimited talk and text and the $25 monthly plan with 250 minutes and unlimited nationwide text with optional data packages will continue to be available to smartphone customers. Launching in conjunction with this new smartphone rate plan is AT&T GoPhone’s newest Android device, AT&T Fusion™ 2, which lets customers enjoy the convenience of a smartphone with email, apps and web access for only $99. “As more of our prepaid customers choose smartphones, we wanted to offer them a rate plan that meets their needs while still being an excellent value,” said Judy Cavalieri, vice president – Voice and Prepaid Products, AT&T. “We’re excited to offer this new option to our growing base of smartphone customers to give them a better smartphone experience while keeping their budget in check.” AT&T operates the nation’s largest Wi-Fi network** including more than 30,000 AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spots at popular restaurants, hotels, bookstores and retailers, and provides access to more than 220,000 hotspots globally through roaming agreements. Most AT&T smartphone customers, including Fusion 2 customers, get access to our entire national Wi-Fi network at no additional cost, and Wi-Fi usage doesn’t count against customers’ monthly wireless data plans. More information on AT&T GoPhone prepaid rate plans can be found at http://www.att.com/shop/wireless/plans/prepaidplans.html. *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. **A Wi-Fi enabled device required. Other restrictions apply. See www.attwifi.com for details and locations. AT&T intros new prepaid smartphone plan, $99 Fusion 2 Android handset was written by the way cool dudes at AndroidGuys. Follow at Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube! Popular PC time management game,Legends of Atlantis: Exodus, is now FREE to play on Android!
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| AT&T announces plans to offer Sony Xperia TL Posted: 01 Oct 2012 06:50 AM PDT AT&T today announced that they will soon be offering the Sony Xperia TL later this year, timed with the release of the latest James Bond, Skyfall. As a U.S. variant of the recently introduced Xperia T, this is a pretty impressive device, featuring Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich, a 4.6-inch HD Reality Display, 13-megapixel camera, and dual-core 1.5GHz processor.
Pricing and exact launch time have not not yet been disclosed, but given the movie’s release is November 9, we’re just a few weeks out. Any guesses on pricing?
    
Key Specs for Xperia TL:
AT&T Debuts Exclusive Xperia™ TL, Sony’s Best in Mobile Camera Technology, HD Viewing and NFC Connectivity Xperia TL Will be Featured in the Upcoming James Bond Cinema Release Skyfall DALLAS, Oct. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – AT&T* today announced plans to offer Xperia TL, the latest Sony smartphone bringing Sony’s best HD experiences, easy connectivity with ‘One-touch’ sharing enabled by NFC (Near Field Communications) and award-winning** arc design. This 4G LTE smartphonetakes connected entertainment to the next level with new Sony media applications. Photo enthusiasts will delight in the impressive images taken with Xperia TL’s 13-megapixel primary camera that brings even the smallest of details to life. This high resolution camera captures quality images swiftly with its quick launch feature, going from standby mode (sleep) to first shot in just 1.5 seconds,1 making sure life’s unexpected moments are not missed. Plus, both the rear and front-facing cameras deliver HD recording capabilities for vivid video capture on the go. Xperia TL gives you the ultimate in HD with a superb 4.6-inch HD display (1080 x 720), powered by the Mobile BRAVIA® Engine for razor sharp clarity and brilliance. The viewing experience on Xperia TL is accentuated by a stylish, slim form factor that emphasizes the display. For those looking to take their content from their smartphone screen to the TV screen, Xperia TL connects through MHL or wirelessly through DLNA. To make enjoying content across devices even easier, Xperia TL supports ‘One-touch’ connectivity through NFC. Now, you can conveniently and instantaneously enjoy your music and photos across an array of NFC enabled devices by simply touching one to another to establish a wireless connection without a cumbersome pairing process. To get started with experiencing NFC, Xperia TL comes with one Xperia SmartTag in box. Using near field communication technology, SmartTags let you store device preferences for a variety of locations and situations – like opening and controlling volume on the music player if you head out for a run, turning on GPS and Bluetooth in the car or turning on your alarm and silencing your ringer at night. Xperia TL includes three preloaded Sony media applications, Walkman, Movies, and Album, introducing a consistent user interface across Sony devices. Album will be especially appealing to photo takers with features such as:
AT&T customers have access to the nation’s largest 4G network***, covering 275 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 may be on a much slower 3G network. Key Specs for Xperia TL:
*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. ** Xperia arc S and Xperia arc are winners of the EISA (European Imaging and Sound Association) award for European Camera Phone 2011-2012. Xperia arc is also the winner of the prestigious red dot Product Design Award 2011. Xperia arc was announced at CES in January 2011 followed up by the announcement of Xperia arc S announced at IFA 2011 ***4G speeds not available everywhere. Limited 4G LTE availability in select markets. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. Learn more at att.com/network. Sony Entertainment Network services are subject to availability by region, please see www.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com for more details. Legal 1) Facts and features may vary depending on local variant. 2) Operational times are affected by network preferences, type of SIM card, connected accessories and various activities e.g. playing games. Kit contents and colour options may differ from market to market. The full range of accessories may not be available in every market. 3) Actual size of screen is approximately 4.55″. Camera capabilities are accurate as the date of this release. Sony “make.believe” and Bravia are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. “PlayStation is a registered trademark or a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Xperia is a trademark or registered trademark of Sony Mobile Communications AB. Android™ is a trademark of Google Inc. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are property of their respective owners. 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. About AT&T AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates – AT&T operating companies – are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation’s largest 4G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile Internet, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T | DIRECTV brands. The company’s suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT. © 2012 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. Mobile broadband not available in all areas. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. Sony is the trademark or registered trademark of Sony Corporation. Xperia is the trademark or registered trademark of Sony Mobile Communications AB. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners. SOURCE AT&T Inc. AT&T announces plans to offer Sony Xperia TL was written by the way cool dudes at AndroidGuys. Follow at Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube! Popular PC time management game,Legends of Atlantis: Exodus, is now FREE to play on Android!
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The smartphone is running on a 1.5 GHz Dual-Core processor, Android 4.0, 4.3-inch 720p HD touchscreen, an 8 MP rear camera with LED flash, 1GB of RAM, 8 GB of built-in storage and microSD support as well. And in this price, trust me it’s not a bad device to get your hands on. It’s not just an amazingly beautiful smartphone, there’s also some good dough under the hood.
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