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Crafty User Successfully Ports Chrome OS Onto Nexus 7 Tablet

Posted: 03 Nov 2012 08:06 AM PDT

 

It’s no secret that that new Samsung Chromebook is one sweet little toy, especially since it features that awesome Chrome OS. But don’t you get the idea that the awesome Chrome OS would be even more awesome on our tablets instead of Jelly Bean? Well that’s what a crafty indie developer Hexxeh believed and took it upon himself to create a fully functional port of Chrome OS onto his Nexus 7 tablet.  Now while the port has its fair share of bugs and is incomplete at this time, you can clearly see in the video below that it does in fact work— and pretty well at that with the Nexus 7 and connected keyboard.

Naturally the port isn’t ready for anyone yet, but the fact that it’s in the wild makes way for big optimism for the cool OS appearing on not just Nexus 7 owners, but tablet owners everywhere. You can check out the video in its entirety below.

 

Click here to view the embedded video.

 

source: Hexxeh
via: Droid-Life

Sprint rumored to be prepping a revamped Galaxy S II in Titanium for $99.99

Posted: 03 Nov 2012 12:32 AM PDT

Rumor has it that Sprint is gearing up to release a refreshed version of Samsung’s Galaxy S II (yes, two). The leaked render shown above reveals an all-touch candybar styled smartphone, reminiscent of last year’s Epic 4G Touch. Interestingly, we also spotted this very same device earlier today in a set of Sprint roadmap leaks, ultimately leading us to believe that this smartphone is indeed coming sometime in the future. Details are still scarce, but we’d expect the ”Titanium”-colored S2 to hit store shelves this holiday season.

Source: Android Central

Samsung Galaxy S III reaches 30 million sales worldwide

Posted: 02 Nov 2012 11:09 PM PDT

Samsung has repeatedly made it clear that its flagship Galaxy S III has proven to be one of the company’s most successful ventures in the mobile space. Even the Korean manufacturer’s oversized Galaxy Note II has managed to make a significant dent in the mobile market.

Just two months ago, sales figures for the GSIII were pegged at 20 million total units. Today however, the company announced that it has moved an astronomical 30 million Galaxy S IIIs worldwide. Undoubtedly, the device will continue to be a prominent player in the market for many months to come, but with the LG Optimus G already available and Google’s very own Nexus 4 looming on the horizon, other non-Sammy options may just be more enticing.

Via: The Verge
Source: Samsung Poland

Google to fix “smishing” vulnerability recently discovered by NCSU researchers

Posted: 02 Nov 2012 07:34 PM PDT

Smishing, or SMS-phishing, is an old scamming technique that baits users into putting in personal information on fake websites by sending bogus text messages. It hasn’t been too common in the past few years, but some researchers at NC State University have found a vulnerability affecting several Android versions that could make phishing popular again. The exploit identified affects Gingerbread, Ice Cream Sandwich, and even Jelly Bean.

The exploit, very simply, allows an affected app to send a convincing, but fake, text message asking for Facebook logins, bank information, etc. Most of the time, these things are more of an annoyance than anything, but they can still be quite dangerous. The research team won’t disclose any specifics of the exploits, but they’ve reached out to Google, and Google has responded that they are working on a fix in “a future Android release.” Until Google gets this patched up, remember to be cautious with the apps you download and the permissions some of those apps are requesting.

source: Engadget

Sprint prepping ZTE Flash to join slew of devices for Nov. 11th launch

Posted: 02 Nov 2012 07:05 PM PDT

Last summer we broke the news about a new ZTE smartphone that appeared to be headed for Sprint. ZTE, one of the top five Android device manufacturers in the world that mainly concentrates on the Chinese market, recently made headlines when members of a US House of Representatives intelligence committee concluded they were one of two companies that could be a threat to the U.S. due to spying activities. That unwanted attention may have played into the decision to drop “ZTE” from the name and market the device as the Sprint Flash.

The ZTE Flash is notable for its 12 megapixel camera which is unusually powerful for a smartphone in the mid-tier range. The device also boasts a 1.5GHz dual-core processor and a 4.5-inch screen, features that will compare quite favorably to other mid-tier phones. Perhaps disappointingly, it does appear the device will ship with Ice Cream Sandwich instead of Jelly Bean. The price for the new Sprint Flash device appears to be set at $130. For buyers who are looking at bang for the buck instead of being on the cutting edge or having a super-powerful device, the Sprint Flash makes a compelling argument.

Along with the marketing materials discovered that indicate the Sprint Flash will be available on November 11th, EVLeaks discovered a nice render of the device that clearly shows the ridge needed to house the camera. The Sprint Flash will join several other devices like the LG Mach and the LG Optimus G slated to be released by Sprint on November 11th.

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source: Engadget, @evleaks

How to enable hidden developer settings on Android 4.2

Posted: 02 Nov 2012 06:38 PM PDT

Like Mitt Romney’s move to the center, Google continues its move to make Android more appealing to mainstream consumers. Google has hidden the Developer Settings menu in Android 4.2. Access to these settings is essential for developers and the relatively small percentage of power users looking to try out the latest Android advancements ahead of schedule (Android Sphere for the GNex anyone?) or jump on a popular custom ROM like CyanogenMod. For most smartphone users, however, it’s a menu they’ll likely never access… on purpose.

Android Central has discovered a relatively easy way to bring the menu back.  Go to ”About phone” and tap the “Build number” line seven times. You’ll restore the Developer Settings menu and will get an extra life the next time you play Super Mario Brothers.

Source: Android Central

 
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