Sunday, December 2, 2012

Android Phone Fans

Android Phone Fans

Android Overload: Google acquires BufferBox, Jelly Bean updates, HTC One VX release date and more

Posted: 01 Dec 2012 06:09 PM PST

This is where we bring you all the stories that didn’t make it to our home page. These are still good reads, so make sure to check them out. After that, you can go ahead and enjoy the rest of your weekend in peace!

  • Google acquires BufferBox [Financial Post]
  • HTC One VX coming to AT&T December 7th [Android Authority]
  • Even more affordable Nexus 7 tablet shows up in benchmarks [Brief Mobile]
  • Microsoft products won’t be embargoed due to FRAND patents [Scribd/Robard]
  • Ingress updated to be less hacker-friendly [Into Mobile]
  • HTC One X and One X+ soon to get Android 4.2? [Pop Herald]
  • Samsung Galaxy S Advance to get Jelly Bean this January [Samsung Germany]
  • Google Maps Navigation now available in Mexico [Google Mexico]
  • Dolphin Browser updated to version 1.2: Android 4.2 support, faster page loading and more [Android Police]

Will the ASUS Qube be the Nexus Q’s replacement?

Posted: 01 Dec 2012 03:12 PM PST


Android fans jumped off their seats when reports of an FCC filing for an upcoming Google TV started spreading, yesterday. Google TV’s potential hasn’t been taken to its fullest just yet, and seeing new manufacturers jumping in is always exciting. Especially if it’s one like ASUS, which is said to be releasing the ‘Qube’ Google TV USB stick soon. There might be a bit more to it, though.

Most seem to have ignored The Verge’s sources, who claim that the ASUS Qube will be a Nexus device to be released this January. Furthermore, this project is said to be the reason why Google postponed the Nexus Q, making this new unit the orb’s replacement.

After seeing Google’s constant ignoring of its smart TV platform, many of Google’s moves were upsetting for Google TV fans. The Nexus Q’s announcement was filled with comments about the omission of Google TV. Adding Google TV would alleviate the Nexus Q’s high price ($300) and make the device much more enticing. The aesthetically-pleasing orb already had streaming features, so why not make it a full-fledged Google TV?

For these reasons, the idea of the ASUS Qube with Google TV somehow coming to replace the Nexus Q makes much more sense. We still have nothing specific to go on, but some state this will work as a companion accessory (maybe to an upgraded Nexus Q?) while others believe it will be a standalone USB Google TV of sorts.

Regardless, we will simply have to wait and see. We must take these rumors with a healthy dosage of sodium, but hopefully we will know more by January. But what do you guys think – could this be the Nexus Q’s epic return?

[The Verge via GTV Source]

8 GB Nexus 4 goes out of stock… again

Posted: 01 Dec 2012 01:25 PM PST

Those estimated shipping notices for the popular Nexus 4 just have to have a limit, and it seems we have finally reached it. After shipping estimations went up to 9-10 weeks, the 8 GB Nexus 4 has finally been marked out of stock, meaning it will probably take about 3 months or more for users to be able to snatch this device from the Google Play Store (ouch!).

Most of us have figured out that Google is simply trying to make it seem like the device is “in stock”. It really isn’t. Those of us who purchased a Nexus 4 during the second batch are pretty much pre-ordering them. But the sweet Nexus 4 has proven to be so popular that even these masked pre-orders have to be stopped.

The 16 GB version is still available for purchase. I managed to grab one that is shipping in 4-5 weeks, but those who order it at this point will have to wait 6-7 weeks before they get it shipped. Let’s just hope this one doesn’t reach the 10-week limit any time soon. Waiting until February (or later) is not a nice thought.

[Google Play Store]
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