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• LG to announce a bunch of Google TVs at CES 2013
• Sony C650X Odin to debut as Xperia X, rumor suggest
• Acer launching a $99 tablet next year?
• Original Galaxy Note to get Jelly Bean, multi-window, and more with new Premium Suite
• Google lists “best apps of 2012″ on Google Play
• Samsung ChatON app gets host of new features in latest update
• Samsung striving for nearly 400 million smartphones in 2013
• HTC beta testing Android 4.1 update for One S (T-Mobile)

LG to announce a bunch of Google TVs at CES 2013 Posted: 27 Dec 2012 11:51 AM PST LG is not only a leader in the smartphone space, but they also know a thing or two about televisions as well. After launching a Google TV in 2012, LG appears to be readying multiple televisions sets at the 2013 CES with various sizes and features. Although Google TV has yet to really take off in the way in which we’d all like it to, perhaps a new crop of TV sets with fancy options, thin designs, and sleek form factors can help. Allegedly, the TV set above features a dual-core processor and offers LG's TruPicture, 3D engine and enhanced stereo sound. The LG set will come in 42″, 47″, 50″, 55″ and 60″ models and will land in US first and then on to the rest of the world. Source: LG blog via AC Be sure to follow AndroidGuys on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube!

Sony C650X Odin to debut as Xperia X, rumor suggest Posted: 27 Dec 2012 11:39 AM PST The Sony C650X may arrive as the Xperia X in January, according to the latest batch of rumors. This model, along with the similarly designed C660X Yuga (Xperia Z), are both anticipated at CES and could kick off the new yaer in a big way for Sony. Details for the pair of presumed Xperia models include 5-inch 1080p HD display, quad-core 1.5GHz processors, 2GB RAM, and 32GB internal storage. Both are expected to run Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and should feature a handful of Sony’s services and apps. Via: Android Authority Be sure to follow AndroidGuys on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube!

Acer launching a $99 tablet next year? Posted: 27 Dec 2012 10:46 AM PST Acer has been quiet on the tablet front as of late long time now, but it seems that they are planning to make a comeback. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Acer is working on a tablet that will be launched next year which would cost around just $99 and reportedly come to market as the Iconia B1. The pictures of the tablet were actually leaked on a Benchmark forum, and the source of WSJ confirmed that the pics are authentic. It is said that it will feature a 7-inch screen with a resolution of 1024 x 600 – not bad for a tablet with such price tag – and will be powered by a 1.2 GHz dual-core processor. The tablet made its way to the FCC as well, which gives a hint that the tablet might land in USA as well. So tell us, what are your thoughts about this? If it’s real, would you consider it? Be sure to follow AndroidGuys on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube!

Original Galaxy Note to get Jelly Bean, multi-window, and more with new Premium Suite Posted: 27 Dec 2012 08:46 AM PST Just like it’s older brothers the Galaxy S3 and the Galaxy Note 2, the OG Galaxy Note will be getting an upgrade to the Samsung “Premium Suite”. The suite is available with the Android 4.1 upgrade. The new improvements include multi-window (full screen multitasking), pop-up video / browser / note apps, easy clip, photo note, New S Planner and email apps, and paper artist. Not to forget the standard jB updates, such as Google Now and Project Butter. We don’t have any specifics on when this update will be rolling out, but with CES hovering over our heads, we can bet it would be pretty soon. via engadget Be sure to follow AndroidGuys on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube!

Google lists “best apps of 2012″ on Google Play Posted: 27 Dec 2012 08:32 AM PST If you just picked up a new Android device for the holidays, or you’re looking for some good new apps, then you may want to head to the Google Play store. Google has now listed their “best apps of 2012″, and there’s some good titles to be found, including Evernote, Pinterest, Zappos, and many more. All of the apps (sans one) are free, so why not take a few minutes and check out the list? Hit the source link below, and let us know what you  think in the comments. via google play Be sure to follow AndroidGuys on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube!

Samsung ChatON app gets host of new features in latest update Posted: 27 Dec 2012 07:36 AM PST Samsung’s ChatON for Android has a host of new features and improvements in the latest release of the messaging and chat app. There are notable enhancements and details for both the smartphone and the tablet version. For starters, ChatON now supports simultaneous messages across devices, meaning you can send and receive the same messages across any device in which you are signed in. Additional tweaks include font options, animated icons, and the ability to send multiple images at once Continue reading: Samsung ChatON app gets host of new features in latest update Be sure to follow AndroidGuys on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube!

Samsung striving for nearly 400 million smartphones in 2013 Posted: 27 Dec 2012 07:25 AM PST If you thought this year was big for Samsung, wait until you see what they have planned for the next twelve months.  The goal for Samsung is to hit nearly 400 million (390M) smartphones in 2013, with hopes to surpass one half billion in total cell phones. “Of the 510 million handsets it plans to sell, 390 million are slated as smartphones and 120 million, feature and budget phones,” according to an executive from one of Samsung's key suppliers. This year saw Samsung ship 420 million devices so a goal of 510 million in 2013 represents a 20 percent jump year-over-year. Can it be done? We certainly think so. but that is assuming that business runs as usual for all players in the space. Companies like HTC will be hoping to bounce back in the next year and we’ve got Windows Phone stuff to contend with as well. The Korea Times (translate) Be sure to follow AndroidGuys on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube!

HTC beta testing Android 4.1 update for One S (T-Mobile) Posted: 27 Dec 2012 07:11 AM PST HTC is in the midst of testing an Android 4.1 update for the T-Mobile One S, according to emails being sent to customers of said device. As evidenced on TmoNews, an email from HTC is soliciting One S users who want to be among the first to test out Jelly Bean on the Android smartphone.   It is unclear if this is opportunity will be afforded to all such owners or if it is a select few.  What’s more, it remains to be seen how far along the testing process is and whether or not HTC will wrap up soon.  For what it’s worth, our gut says it’s getting pretty close to finishing Continue reading: HTC beta testing Android 4.1 update for One S (T-Mobile) Be sure to follow AndroidGuys on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube!

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