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- Staples physical stores offering Nexus 7 for $160
- Acer and Google launch new Chromebook
- AT&T to offer $499 Samsung Galaxy Camera on November 16
- LG Optimus L9 review
- Verizon announces $129 Samsung Stratosphere II
- HTC: 2012 devices get top priority for Android 4.1 update
- Calling off the dogs: Apple and HTC settle all patent litigation in 10-year license agreement
- HTC DLX may get a much wider release
| Staples physical stores offering Nexus 7 for $160 Posted: 12 Nov 2012 03:29 PM PST Are you near a Staples store (no, online doesn’t count) and in the market for a tablet? Well, pack up your gear and head on over. Staples is now offering the 8GB Nexus 7 for $160. As far as we know, the $40 off price will be in effect until the stores run out, so it may be worth a phone call first. While it’s a limited amount of storage, the price is pretty tough to beat. Be sure to hit up your local Staples. via slickdeals Be sure to follow AndroidGuys on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube!
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| Acer and Google launch new Chromebook Posted: 12 Nov 2012 02:02 PM PST Looking for a piece of Google awesomeness for under $200? Look no further. Google has announced a new Chromebook with Acer, and the specs – at least some – are pretty surprising. The main shock here is the fact that, despite the sub-200 price tag, the CPU is a full on Intel, not downgraded to an ARM like the new Samsung model. It would appear, however, that price cuts were possible due to a minimized battery that clocks in at 3.5 usage hours in comparison to the 6.5 on Samsung’s. We can also look forward to:
The new Chromebook will hit the proverbial shelf tomorrow (11/13) in the Google play store, along with limited availability from Best Buy. via Google Be sure to follow AndroidGuys on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube!
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| AT&T to offer $499 Samsung Galaxy Camera on November 16 Posted: 12 Nov 2012 01:52 PM PST
AT&T today announced that it will be offering the Samsung Galaxy Camera starting November 16. Priced at $499.99, the camera runs Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and features a number of photo options. For a limited time, AT&T is offering customers up to $100 off the purchases of a second Samsung Galaxy smartphone or other connected device just so long as they buy it with a first Samsung Galaxy smartphone. It’s worth clarifying that both devices must be put on two-year service agreements with calling and data plans Continue reading: AT&T to offer $499 Samsung Galaxy Camera on November 16 Be sure to follow AndroidGuys on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube!
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What we liked: The price point is right for new smartphone users and it’s plenty of hardware for the money. Even those who may have already spent time with Android will find the Optimus L9 offers decent bang for its buck. Room for Improvement: Even though there’s only so much you can do with a touch-only form factor, it’s still a somewhat uninspired design. While there are compelling features in the Optimus L9, it might be a tough sell for buyers who might easily spend another $20 or so for a new Android device. Battery could be much better as our review unit drained quicker than we expected for a 2150mAh unit. Review at a Glance: The Optimus L9 offers hardware and software that would easily cost double just six months ago yet still doesn’t try to pass itself off as a top-tier device. The screen size and resolution are the first thing you notice, both of which are commendable for the money. Sure it could be a little sexier or feature a little more curve, but it’s a great experience for a first-ever smartphone Continue reading: LG Optimus L9 review Be sure to follow AndroidGuys on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube!
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| Verizon announces $129 Samsung Stratosphere II Posted: 12 Nov 2012 12:50 PM PST
Verizon today confirmed that it will be soon offering the Samsung Stratosphere II as part of its Android lineup. Due in the coming weeks, the handset will cost $129.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. Details for the phone include a full QWERTY keyboard, 1.2 GHz dual core processor, 4G LTE support, and a 4-inch Super AMOLED display. Powered by Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, the Stratosphere II is also global-ready and designed to work in more than 20o countries around the world. Be sure to follow AndroidGuys on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube!
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| HTC: 2012 devices get top priority for Android 4.1 update Posted: 12 Nov 2012 10:10 AM PST
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| Calling off the dogs: Apple and HTC settle all patent litigation in 10-year license agreement Posted: 12 Nov 2012 06:41 AM PST After being at each other’s throats for years around patent rights, Apple and HTC have decided to let bygones be bygones. The two companies have entered into an agreement to settle any and all patent disputes. The “global settlement” not only dismisses all patent complaints from either side, but also applies to all future patents. While the specific details of the agreement are under wraps, press is being told by Jeff Grdon, representative for HTC, that HTC “does not expect this license agreement to have any adverse material impact on the financials of the company” – read as: HTC won’t break the bank in the settlement. This is a surprise move by both companies in more ways than one. HTC is the only company, aside from Samsung, that was facing a US International Trade Commission injunction. However, Apple seems to have no interest in creating any cross licensing deal in that arena – possibly because of the amount of money involved in those disputes. Actual licensing agreements aside, a Delaware court in May ordered HTC and Apple to “handle their business”, as it were. It was only in August that HTC Chairwoman Cher Wang said that HTC had no plans to settle their litigation, even with Apple having already won their injunction against Samsung. HTC even caught the brunt of Apple’s lawyers earlier this year, when One X and EVO 4G LTE devices were indefinitely delayed at US Customs, thanks to the ban from the ITC. HTC may have come up with a workaround that allows them to use slide-to-unlock and universal search among other features, the workaround is spotty at best, and is still waiting for ITC approval. Apple says that they plan on remaining laser-focused on product innovation. CEO Peter Chou says “HTC is pleased to have resolved its dispute with Apple, so HTC can focus on innovation instead of litigation”, and Apple CEO Tim Cook states that they “we are glad to have reached a settlement with HTC”. How do you think this new agreement will affect sales and products? Sound off in the comments below. Be sure to follow AndroidGuys on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube!
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| HTC DLX may get a much wider release Posted: 12 Nov 2012 05:59 AM PST
It should come as no surprise that HTC might want to have a large-scale release for their new device. Considering how it’s uniquely different from anything else they’ve put out thus far, we’d expect to see this touch down in all the important markets. No knock on Japan, but they aren’t worthy of keeping this thing (J Butterfly) all to themselves.
As it stands, ePrice tells us that China will get the brown and black iterations of the DLX while Taiwan will get their hands on those colors and a white one as well. It’s worth pointing out that these look to be a touch thinner than the renders we’ve seen for Verizon, suggesting a smaller battery might be in the cards. In terms of timing, Taiwan might see their flavors arrive as soon as December 20. If you’re new to all of this DLX and DNA stuff, here’s a quick primer: HTC has a smartphone coming that includes a 5-inch HD display (1080p), 2GB RAM, a quad-core Snapdragon S4 processor, and a 12-megapixel camera. Battery is listed to be 2500mAh however it may be different for various markets. Verizon has scheduled a press event in New York for Novmber 13 where it’s expected they will officially announce the Droid DNA. Be sure to follow AndroidGuys on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube!
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