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- Samsung Galaxy Camera arrives at AT&T later this week
- 8GB Nexus 7 down to $160 at Staples stores
- India bringing low cost Aakash 2.0 Android tablets to students
- Nexus 4 on T-Mobile will support Wi-Fi calling after all
- HTC may have to pay Apple $6-$8 for every phone sold
- Channel 4 announces video services coming to Android
- ASUS denies refunds to Google Play purchased Nexus 7 tablets
- Verizon confirms HTC DROID DNA ahead of expected reveal
| Samsung Galaxy Camera arrives at AT&T later this week Posted: 12 Nov 2012 10:34 AM PST Today we’re learning that Samsung’s cool little Galaxy Camera will be arriving at AT&T before long. Specifically speaking, the Galaxy Camera will be available at AT&T starting on November 16, and it will come with a price tag of $499. Our friends at SlashGear point out that the Galaxy Camera’s price is the same whether you buy it on-contract or not.
Of course, if you sign up for a contract, you’ll be able to hop on AT&T’s 4G network with your Galaxy Camera, which comes running Android 4.1. Since you’re already connected to the Internet, you can upload your photos to all of your favorite social networking sites right from your camera – no need to connect it to your PC and dump the photos you want to upload first. We’re thinking that will prove to be a very handy feature indeed. In the market for a phone too? You’re in luck, because AT&T is running a promotion that will save you $100 off the sticker price of any Samsung connected device when you purchase a Samsung Galaxy phone. That includes the Samsung Galaxy Camera, so if you were to purchase something like the Samsung Galaxy S III or Galaxy Note II from AT&T, you could potentially shave $100 off the price of the Galaxy Camera. The Samsung Galaxy Camera comes with a 16-megapixel CMOS sensor, along with a 4.8-inch LCD screen on the back. You’ll be using Samsung’s TouchWiz interface with the Galaxy Camera, and you’ll have access to the Google Play Store as well. All in all, it doesn’t sound like too bad a device – now it all needs to do is actually get here so we can start enjoying it. Device Info
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| 8GB Nexus 7 down to $160 at Staples stores Posted: 12 Nov 2012 09:53 AM PST Shortly before Google announced the 32GB Nexus 7, we heard that the 8GB models were set to become clearance items at the selection of brick and mortar stores where they’re sold. Sure enough, that exact scenario appears to be playing out, as Slickdeals is reporting that a number of Staples stores have brought the 8GB Nexus 7 down to just $159.99. Not too bad for a tablet that was once $200.
Of course, these days, it’s the 16GB Nexus 7 that’s sporting the $200 price tag. The 32GB model has taken the 16GB model’s old spot at $250, and sadly, the 8GB Nexus 7 has been discontinued. That means you better head over to a Staples if you want to pick one up, because these 8GB models aren’t going to be around much longer. And yes, you have to go to the actual store, as these deals aren’t available online. Keep in mind, however, that the Nexus 7 doesn’t come with a microSD card, so 8GB of storage is all you’re going to get. That might cause some issues when it comes to storing music, video, and games, so it may just be a better idea to pay the extra $40 and jump up to the 16GB model. MicroSD slots aside, this looks like the end of the road for our old 8GB pal. For that reason alone, it might be worth picking up a 8GB Nexus 7 from Staples. Plus, how often do you see such a solid piece of equipment with such a low price? Device Info
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| India bringing low cost Aakash 2.0 Android tablets to students Posted: 12 Nov 2012 08:52 AM PST Indian President Shri Pranab Mukherjee announced that the country is brining a new, low-cost Android tablet to students. The new Aakash 2.0 will be subsidized by the Indian government, which should make it cheaper for students to get their hands on the device. The device normally costs INR 2,236 ($40.79), but for students, the subsidized cost will be INR 1,132 ($20.65).
The tablet, while not top of the line, feature some pretty solid specs, especially when you consider the purpose for which it was designed. It comes with a 7-inch touchscreen, 512MB of RAM, and a 1GHz Cortex A8 processor. It will also include 4GB of internal storage and a microSD slot. The tablet also includes a 3,000 mAh battery and a USB port for charging. It looks to be a pretty solid device that could certainly help improve education. Android tablets certainly have a place in the classroom, and it looks like the government of India is looking to prove that. [via AndroidOs.in]
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| Nexus 4 on T-Mobile will support Wi-Fi calling after all Posted: 12 Nov 2012 07:57 AM PST Wi-Fi calling is a pretty awesome feature. Who doesn’t want to save on expensive cell phone minutes by using their Wi-Fi connection? Well T-Mobile originally reported that the new Nexus 4 would not support Wi-Fi calling on its network, but they have turned changed their mind on the matter, and now, users who purchase a Nexus 4 on T-Mobile will, in fact, be able to take advantage of the cool feature.
Besides Wi-Fi calling, the Nexus 4 has some pretty awesome features. It comes with Android 4.2 installed and a beastly quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro 1.5Ghz processor. It also comes with a 4.7-inch IPS+ LCD display at 1280 x 768 resolution. Overall, Chris Burns, who reviewed the phone for us, was pretty impressed with what it brought to the table. T-Mobile is selling the device for $200 with a 2-year agreement, which seems rather high when you can grab an unlocked device through Google Play for $300 and $349 for the 8GB and 16GB model, respectively. Still, at least T-Mobile customers can take advantage of one of the devices coolest features, which is certainly a plus, especially when it initially looked as if that feature was going to be missing for T-Mobile users. [via TalkAndroid]
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| HTC may have to pay Apple $6-$8 for every phone sold Posted: 12 Nov 2012 07:14 AM PST A report has come out that HTC may have to pay Apple $6-$8 for every single smartphone they sell, according to Shaw Wu, an analyst at Sterne Agee. Apple and HTC announced a licensing and settlement deal over the weekend, but no monetary terms were included in the release. According to Wu, “conversations with industry sources” led him to reach the dollar amounts he is estimating.
The most surprising part of this whole deal is that Apple actually backed down and agreed to a settlement. With the way Apple has gone after Samsung, it seems odd to see Apple stop going after HTC. Maybe they figured that in the long run, they stand to make more money with this licensing agreement than one large lump sum, like the $1 billion Apple is supposed to get from Samsung. HTC also pays Microsoft $5 for every device it sells. So if the number from this report are to be believed, HTC will be paying between $11-$13 for each phone it sells for patent agreements. While this sounds fairly small, over the course of thousands of devices, that certainly is a large chunk of money that will not help HTC’s bottom line going forward. Still, these numbers are not official, so we will have to wait and see if this is actually Apple and HTC’s final agreement, or just a rumor. [via Business Insider]
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| Channel 4 announces video services coming to Android Posted: 12 Nov 2012 06:46 AM PST Channel 4 has announced a great deal of improvements to its mobile offering, which should make fans of the channels rather happy. First, Channel 4 bringing its full range of mobile services to Android, which is great news for everyone. Currently, Channel 4 is available on iOS and some other mobile platforms, but starting in 2013, Channel 4′s on-demand service called 4oD is coming to Android.
The improvements also add the ability to watch many of Channel 4′s main channel live on mobile devices. Plenty of TV channels offer shows on demand, but watching live as if you were on a TV is not overly common. They expect this feature to come early in 2013. 4oD is also adding play and pause across platforms. So if you are watching a show in one place, and you need to get up and go somewhere else, you can pause the show and pick it up right where you left off. This update definitely adds some cool stuff for fans of Channel 4 in the UK. Of course, we will have to wait until next year to use it on our Android devices, but it looks like it could be worth the wait.
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| ASUS denies refunds to Google Play purchased Nexus 7 tablets Posted: 12 Nov 2012 05:44 AM PST ASUS has taken to Twitter to clear up a little confusion in regards to the refund vouchers they are issuing for people who bought a Nexus 7 just before the price drop. ASUS took to Twitter to let everyone know that any tablets purchased on Google Play are not eligible for ASUS’ refunds. Originally, ASUS announced that buyers who purchased the Nexus 7 in Europe would get a £25/€30 voucher.
The original statement from ASUS was that in order for a tablet to be eligible it must be “purchased at our physical channels and its online shops." Of course, ASUS did not list which stores are included. It’s easy to see where consumers would have no idea whether or not the tablet they have is eligible, and one would assume that Google’s store is about as official as it gets. ASUS is facing criticism over this situation. Some customers are claiming that ASUS is being unclear to get customers to give up their personal information before they find out that their purchase is not able to receive a refund. Of course, ASUS spokespeople have said that it was clear in what stores were eligible. Either way, Google has announced a plan for refunding Nexus 7 purchases, so if you cannot get ASUS’ refund, you should be able to get one from Google. [via SlashGear]
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| Verizon confirms HTC DROID DNA ahead of expected reveal Posted: 11 Nov 2012 11:49 AM PST For those who missed the news, Verizon and HTC are set to host an event in just a couple of days on November 13. It’s there that we’re expecting to get an official reveal of the long-rumored HTC DROID DNA, but before that happens, it looks like Verizon has confirmed the handset’s existence. A new listing for a DROID DNA unboxing has popped up on Verizon’s DROID DOES website, confirming the device before it’s even revealed.
Verizon’s unboxing will apparently be happening on November 19, a date that’s before the phone’s “public launch.” So, we know that the DROID DNA won’t be launching between its reveal on the November 13 and this unboxing on November 19. The unboxing will be taking place on Verizon’s Google Plus page, so those who are interested are urged to add Verizon to one of their circles. As if that wasn’t enough, the folks of @evleaks are back with yet another leak. The leaked images of the DROID DNA show off the front and back of device, with the handset featuring soft buttons for back, home, and multitasking. We also get another glimpse at the 5-inch 1080p screen, so soak it in everyone, because this should be one awesome phone.
Of course, we don’t yet have official details on the hardware that’s included with the DROID DNA, but we’ve heard more than a few times already that it should be similar to the HTC J Butterfly, which was announced for Japan last month. Whatever the DROID DNA is packing under the hood, we’ll find out in just a couple short days. Keep it tuned here to Android Community for more details! [via Android Central]
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