Saturday, December 22, 2012

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WSJ: Google and Motorola prepping X Phone, X Tablet

Posted: 21 Dec 2012 02:37 PM PST

motorola_logo_720w Google and Motorola are prepping a new smartphone and tablet for 2013 which will rival products from Samsung and Apple. Very little is known about these two however their current names, "X Phone" and "X Tablet" sounds more like code names or working project names.
It is unclear if these two will be announced at Google IO in May 2013.

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Reportedly, Motorola is working to include "high-quality camera and great photo software" in the experience, something which will surely be welcomed. Features are set to include some of the tech that made Viewdle such a hot property earlier in the year. Additional technologies being explored for the X Phone include bendable screens and ceramic materials to make the device more durable. It's unclear if these are products that will be introduced in mid-2013 around the time of Google IO or if they will be members of the Nexus family. Assuming Google is involved in the making of these two we would anticipate nothing less. Maybe a Nexus X with Android 5.0? Things get even more interesting if you consider an Android Central forums member has to say about said projects. Note the emphasis is ours.
Apparently this phone is called the "X Phone" or something along those lines and has buttons on the back of the phone. He said that a camera button is in the middle of the phone with volume up and down buttons on both sides of it all on the back face of the phone. He said it is supposed to be more ergonomic while holding the phone. He also talked a lot about the phone having a ton of new voice command features and swiping gestures to accomplish tasks. He said the idea of this phone is to completely change the way we ergonomically have to interact with our phones. I.e. that it would take less than two seconds from the phone being in the pocket to using the camera. These features would be built on top of android as a stand alone proprietary suite app so that moto can be dedicated to updating to all new google updates in 3 months or less.
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Get this look for your Android smartphone: New York

Posted: 21 Dec 2012 01:38 PM PST

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One of our absolute favorite things about Android is the fact that you can bend and tweak the platform to your needs.  Sure, there’s rooting and modding for deep level personalization, but that stuff does not always concern the everyday user. Some of just want to change the home screen around a bit and create a new user experience. To that end, we present our weekly series of Get This Look posts.

In a nutshell we will show you a new look for your Android handset and tell you which apps you’ll need if you want to mimic the feel. Note that the following details are but the ingredients to which you can create your own delicious Android dish – results will vary.  But that’s awesome. In fact, many of the designs we highlight tend to use the same apps.

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Shape announces deep discounts on Android apps

Posted: 21 Dec 2012 12:59 PM PST

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Shape has started a massive Holiday sale for all of its Android applications, some being offered at 90 percent off the normal asking price.  If you’re new to Android or are looking to pick up some great apps and a remarkable price, you ought to consider the following:

  • IM+ Pro Sale price: $0.99 (normal price $9.99)
  • Business Card Reader Sale price: $0.99 (normal price $4.99)
  • RDM+ Sale price: $1.99 (normal price $7.99)
  • iDisplay Sale price: $1.99 (normal price $7.99)

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DotEmu slashes prices of Raiden Legacy, Another World, and R-Type

Posted: 21 Dec 2012 12:52 PM PST

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DotEmu has slashed the prices of three popular Android games: Raiden Legacy, Another World, and R-Type. Starting today (December 21) and running through December 27, the games can be had for

  • RAIDEN LEGACY is a four-title compilation of the mega-popular RAIDEN arcade series, includes RAIDEN, RAIDEN FIGHTERS, RAIDEN FIGHTERS 2 & RAIDEN FIGHTERS JET. Originally developed by Seibu Kaihatsu, each of these classic scrolling shooters has not only been authentically recreated for mobile, but also enhanced with brand-new features! 4.49€ / $4.99 → 2.69€ / $2.99
  • Also known as Out Of This World™ and released across more than a dozen platforms since its 1991 debut, Another World™ has attained cult status among critics and sophisticated gamers alike for its cinematic effects in the graphics, sound and cut scenes. 1.99€ / $2.49 → 0.89€ / $0.99
  • Let’s go back in the 80′s with this classic old-school shoot’em up! One of the biggest arcade games (R-Type) will make you travel back in the day. Be ready to have fun with this old-school side-shooter game! It’s retro, it’s fun and it’s also hard to master. Be the best ever to finish this masterpiece! 1.90€ / $1.99 → 0.89€ / $0.99

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The Android team wishes you a Happy Holiday

Posted: 21 Dec 2012 12:40 PM PST

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The Android team at Google put together a quick video to wish everyone a happy holiday season. Watch the clip, embedded below, to see how Android can help brighten up your winter day.  Keep an eye out for multiple devices in the short film, including the upcoming Nexus 7 dock.



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T-Mobile kicks off ‘Zero Down Sale’ for end of year savings

Posted: 21 Dec 2012 09:19 AM PST

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T-Mobile is offering a number of popular 4G devices for $0.00 down payment on qualifying Unlimited Value and Unlimited Nationwide 4G Data plans. Starting today (December 21) and running through the end of the year (December 31) you can choose from a variety of Android, Windows Phone, and BlackBerry products.  We’ve embedded a chart to show some of the deals. Head to your local store or hop online to take advantage of the sales

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Instagram 3.4 brings new ‘Mayair’ filter, enhanced Facebook options

Posted: 21 Dec 2012 08:20 AM PST

instagram_android_alternative_androidguysInstagram has rolled out a new version (v3.4) of its Android app which introduces a new filter and support for sharing to Facebook Pages. Also, there is now support for up to 25 languages, something our international crowd will certainly appreciate. Last, but not least, the app has picked up some bug fixes and performance tweaks.

We know some of you have been upset by Instagram’s recent actions, some of which may be merited. Have you decided to “go back” this week or are you calling it quits?  Is the new stuff enough to sway you back? By the way, did you ever check out our Instagram alternatives and companion apps?

New features in Instagram 3.4

  • Instagram is now available in 25 languages!
  • New filter: Mayfair
  • Share your Instagram photos to Facebook Pages
  • Improved performance and bug fixes

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Asus ME172V details and images leak

Posted: 21 Dec 2012 08:05 AM PST

asus_me172vNew details for an Asus ME172V suggest we should soon be in for a low-cost 7-inch Android tablet. Specifications, as obtained by Notebook Italia, are said to include a 7-inch 1024 x 600 display, 1GB RAM, 16GB internal storage, and a VIA WM8950 processor. Powered by Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, the price point is tipped to be €129 to €149, or higher than the rumored $99 Nexus tablet. With CES breathing down our neck we should find out very shortly whether this stuff is accurate.

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Sony Yuga to get more formal ‘Xperia Z’ moniker, source reports

Posted: 21 Dec 2012 06:43 AM PST

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The Sony Yuga will get its more formal name, the Xperia Z, when it arrives at CES, reports XperiaBlog.  The site has been accurate in the past so we feel pretty good about the report. Additional details for the Xperia Z include water and dust resistance ratings (IP55, IP57) as well as “OptiConrast” technology for the 5-inch display. As far as the other, more outlandish rumors for the Sony Yuga? The XperiaBlog doesn’t have anything to confirm or deny.

Sony has made the trek to Las Vegas over the last few years where they have announced a number of new models of Android smartphones. Given the level of leaks and rumors surrounding this model, we fully anticipate the Xperia Z at CES in early January.

 

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PowerA touts games optimized for MOGA controller

Posted: 21 Dec 2012 06:22 AM PST

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The PowerA team is touting new and upcoming Android games which are optimized for the MOGA controller. Since making its debut in October, the MOGA has become quite popular among gamers, especially in recent weeks. Following last week’s news of Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour, the PowerA crew has some other notable games worth checking out.  Keep in mind that not all of these are available yet, so check back with Google Play.

  • Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour (Gameloft)
  • BATTLE BEARS ROYALE (SkyVu Entertainment)
  • Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (Rockstar)
  • Wild Blood (Gameloft)
  • Dead Trigger (MADFINGER Games)
  • Jet Set Radio (SEGA)
  • NFL Pro 2013 (Gameloft)
  • Tiki Kart 3D (Arb Studios)
  • Expendable Rearmed (Retrobomb)
  • The Bard’s Tale (inXile Entertainment)

We recently got our hands on one of these and have found it works exceedingly well for games. We’re anxious to try some of the new titles however we cannot help dipping into some old-school SNES ROMs

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