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June Android Stats: A Little More Ice Cream, Still A Lot Of Gingerbread
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By David Murphy Google's updated its developer website with the latest statistics for Android platform use. Spoiler: Android's still a bit fragmented, with one-fifth of all devices sporting Android 2.2 (Froyo), which is nearly triple the number of ...
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Android Phones: Which Companies Do the Best Job With Android Updates?
PCWorld
Are you choosing a new Android phone? We evaluate which carriers and manufacturers have the strongest track record for delivering Android updates. By Armando Rodriguez, PCWorld If there's one thing to hate about Android, it's the uncertainty about ...
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Android cedes ground to iOS in US smartphone market
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By AppleInsider Staff The latest study from comScore reveals that the US marketshare of Google's Android mobile operating system dipped slightly over April while Apple's iOS-driven iPhone continued its slow upward climb. Data from research firm's ...
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Vast Majority of Android Users Still Chomping on Gingerbread
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Cover your eyes, Android fans, here comes that dirty F-word no one in the Google camp likes to see, hear, or acknowledge: Fragmentation. It's an F-bomb that resonates with any Android user waiting on their carrier to deliver that delicious Ice Cream ...
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Android this week: Nexus 7 Tablet surfaces; Flipboard opens beta; MotoActv ...
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Other data points from the logs show the Nexus 7, expected to be built by Asus, to be running Android 4.1, which looks to be the Jelly Bean version of Android. That follows Ice Cream Sandwich, or Android 4.0, which is currently on newer devices and ...
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Experts Torn on Oracle's Chances of Appeal in Android Copyright Ruling
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Oracle's lawsuit claimed that Google's Android software infringed patents and copyrights for Java that Oracle acquired when it bought Sun Microsystems in early 2010. Alsup was careful to say that this ruling wasn't meant to apply to all Java APIs, ...
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Android Phone Updates: A Comprehensive Guide
PCWorld
Is your phone on the list to receive the next major version of Google's Android OS? Consult our handy chart to see which phones get upgraded next. By PCWorld Staff, PCWorld Want to know whether your smartphone will ever be updated?
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ASUS Bringing Dual Boot (Android-Windows OS) Tablet?
The Driod Guy
Asus is proposing a solution for those who cannot make their minds up on whether they should get an Android or a Windows 8-based tablet PC. In a 16-second teaser video called "All-in-One is No Longer In One," the South Korean company shows two droplets ...
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Android 4.0 finally on the way to Verizon's Xoom and T-Mobile's Galaxy S II
Computerworld (blog)
By JR Raphael (@jr_raphael) Android fans, rejoice: A couple of long overdue Android 4.0 upgrades are finally on their way into the world. Ice Cream Sandwich will be available for Verizon's 3G/4G Motorola Xoom starting next Monday, June 4, ...
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Five Reasons Why Apple Is Not Worried About The Galaxy S3
Forbes
Samsung has a wide range of Galaxy devices to make sure they have a device available at every price point, but it dilutes their power with such a wide range. but the issue isn't the reliance on Android, it's the reliance on other Operating Systems.
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ComScore: Android's US share dips ever so slightly, iPhone slowly ...
By Jon Fingas
Here's a minor surprise: Android slipping at all in US market share. Although it saw just a tiny drop of two tenths of a point from where it was in.
Engadget
ICS continues its glacial rise up the Android Distribution chart
By Raveesh Bhalla
Let's kick off the weekend with a wee bit of good news, shall we? Google has updated the Android distribution chart, and ICS is now on 7.1% of all devices.
Android Phone Fans
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By Cory Gunther
It's finally here. The third installment of Gameloft's popular mobile first person shooter N.O.V.A has finally arrived for Android late yesterday. With improved.
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Microsoft Smart Glass: A Cross-Platform App That Pushes Media To ...
By Ed Caggiani
Microsoft is set to demo Smart Glass, an app that is akin to AirPlay for the Xbox 360, at E3 next week. This Xbox companion app is said to be able to play videos from different sources on tablets and phones as well as push that content from ...
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By Lee Mathews
Jun. 1, 2012 - There's already been talk about Microsoft unveiling a new streaming music service codenamed Woodstock at E3. Now it appears as though there's even more.
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Chameleon Kickstarter project about to meet its funding goal, two weeks ahead of deadline

Posted: 02 Jun 2012 02:58 AM PDT

We've reported about the Chameleon project a couple of times before at Android Authority. Developed by Teknision, a Canadian user experience design house in Ottawa, Chameleon is an Android tablet user interface with a twist. Just like its color-changing namesake, Teknision's UI changes its appearance to adapt to the user that happens to be using the tablet at the moment.

The first time we wrote about Chameleon, Teknision's chief head Gabor Vida said that the company is in talks with a manufacturer to bring the UI to Android devices. Unfortunately (or fortunately?) the talks didn't pan out, and Teknision decided to take the matter into its own hands and risk it all on Kickstarter.

Now, we now that we are living through some sort of Kickstarter boom, the best example being the uber-successful performance of the Pebble smartwatch. But will Chameleon be another success story?

After two weeks, we can say that the answer is yes, although the project did not break any records, like Pebble did. Teknision is very close to meeting its funding goal; at the time of this writing, the team was about $3,000 shy of reaching the $50,000 goal, with two more weeks to go.

The team has posted a series of updates on Chameleon's Kickstarter page, that shed some light on how the interface will look and feel once it launches. Among the most important tidbits, we can count:

  • A behind the scenes look at how dynamic, resizable widget will look on Chameleon
  • The reasons behind the team's decision to optimize the overlay for the 1280×800 resolution
  • Answers to some FAQs, including one that I've seen often – why did Teknision take to Kickstarter if it has a seemingly finished working app?
  • Information on The Lab, Teknision's data collecting page, from where everyone can collect the prototype APK and give it a run on their tablet, helping the team in the process.

I personally think that Chameleon represent a big step forward from the static grids of icons that we are so accustomed to these days. The dynamic layout is exciting enough, but some of the advanced features promised by Teknision are nothing short of revolutionary.

If you'd like to contribute to the Chameleon Kickstarter project, you can do it here – a $5 pledge will get you early access to the app, before it's even released on Google Play, but you can go wild if you want and get some nice rewards.

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This article, Chameleon Kickstarter project about to meet its funding goal, two weeks ahead of deadline , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.


AT&T introduces cheaper roaming data plans, start from $30 per month for 120MB

Posted: 02 Jun 2012 01:17 AM PDT

Business travelers often find themselves in a sticky situation, where they have to choose between shelling out top dollar for costly international data roaming charges and failing to send important work documents on time while abroad. This should be less of a problem for AT&T consumers and business clients, as the company has just introduced new Data Global Add-on plans for its jet-hopping customers. AT&T’s new data roaming plans bring the convenience of a reasonably priced data package while traveling outside the country.

AT&T senior VP Mark Collins said that the packages are aimed for customers who want to "experience the same level of wireless connectivity while traveling abroad as they do at home." The new AT&T Data Global Add-on packages, which can be used in over 130 countries, are as follow:

  • 120 MB Data Global Add-on package for $30/month
  • 300 MB Data Global Add-on package for $60/month
  • 800 MB Data Global Add-on package for $120/month

In lieu of frantically trying to look for a WiFi hotspot, which may not be secure at all, using one of the three packages above can be a headache-free solution. Though 120MB worth of data may not seem much, it should suffice for sending and receiving Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents, and replying to the stream of e-mails. You may want to lay off YouTube and the likes, though. If you somehow need to use more than the allowed monthly quota, there's an overage fee of $30 for an additional 120MB, which is valid for all three data packages.

So, the next time you need to update your Facebook status while trying to a close a deal in Azerbaijan, having one of the three Data Global Add-on packages from AT&T above will assure you that you won’t come home to some headache-inducing phone bills.


This article, AT&T introduces cheaper roaming data plans, start from $30 per month for 120MB , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.


Software updates coming for Sony’s SmartWatch and Motorola’s MOTOACTV

Posted: 02 Jun 2012 01:07 AM PDT

Who wears wristwatches anymore these days? After all, we have our phones to tell the time.

People who share this sentiment may want to reconsider, now that some hipper and positively geekier smart watches have come bursting into the time-telling scene. Two of the most popular offerings were released by Sony, with its SmartWatch, and Motorola's, with the MOTOACTV. Incidentally, the two companies have just rolled out the latest software updates for their smart watches.

Sony SmartWatch update

If you were peeved at Sony for not letting the screen of its SmartWatch show the time in standby mode, you'll be glad to hear that the issue has been rectified. The update will ensure that the watch face will remain visible at all times. It might affect the battery performance, though. Apart from the usual bugs fixes, the latest software brings support for Endomondo Sports Tracker, the popular fitness and sports tracking app. Sony has tweaked and improved the Watch's music player, the Weather app, and other third-party apps as well.

The update for Sony SmartWatch is already available on Google Play, but owners of the watches can also wait for the update notification on their device.

Motorola MOTOACTV update

As for the software version 7.2 update  for Motorola's MOTOACTV, it brings many new functions and features to the watch, including the ability to get social media updates – Twitter and Facebook – on your watch and more.  Here's the complete list:

  • New views, more options for Golf
  • More flexible workout planning
  • New heart rate choices for fitness zones
  • See Facebook and Twitter posts
  • Smarter start key
  • Add more custom activities, which come with better accuracy
  • Better view of post-workout map
  • Easier Wi-Fi network setup

That's quite a big update from good old Moto. You can get the latest update by hooking up your MOTOACTV to your computer, after which you'll be prompted to download and install it


This article, Software updates coming for Sony's SmartWatch and Motorola's MOTOACTV , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.


Want to enable tethering on your AT&T and Rogers HTC One X? Use this one-click solution

Posted: 02 Jun 2012 12:41 AM PDT

For all the awesomeness that the HTC One X is bringing to the Android table, AT&T sure likes to a ruin the vibe by adding a few unnecessary touches to the phone.

For instance, though it wasn't explicitly admitted, HTC's decision to hold back the release of an official bootloader unlocking tool for the One X reeked of AT&T's intervention. And on top of the bloatware and locking, AT&T is clamping down on the use of tethering for those who don't have a tethering plan.  Fortunately, help is coming from the devs and modders at XDA-developers.

A senior member of XDA, t0mmy, has devised a tool that allows you to enable HTC One X's stock WiFi hotspot app, with the only requirement being you have to run AT&T's or Rogers’ stock ROM — or possibly any other ROM that doesn't have the fix yet. All you have to do is plug your phone to the computer, download the provided file, unzip, and run it — it's a .bat file by the way, sorry non-Windows users – and follow the instructions.

This one-click tethering solution has been tested and is known to work for both WiFi and USB tethering. While the solution lessens the burden of paying a $50 monthly data plan for tethering, note that AT&T can still figure out that you're doing it without paying the extra bucks.

If you still want to give it a go, despite the possible consequences, check out the thread right here for detailed instructions.


This article, Want to enable tethering on your AT&T and Rogers HTC One X? Use this one-click solution , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.


NTT DoCoMo and Fujitsu show off smartphone prototype with double-sided transparent display (video)

Posted: 02 Jun 2012 12:35 AM PDT

Most of today's smartphone manufacturers think of only a couple of things when prepping a display. The brightness and viewing angles are probably the main focus, size seems to matter a whole lot lately, as well as color reproduction and pixel density.

Those are all very important things for day-to-day smartphone users. But how about thinking a little bit outside the box and really innovating for a change? Well, fear not, ladies and gents, because there are two companies out there that seem to be thinking things one step ahead of everybody else.

NTT DoCoMo, the most important mobile operator in Japan, and Fujitsu, the world's third-largest IT services provider, have joined forces to work on the first ever smartphone with a double-sided transparent OLED touchscreen display.

The first prototype was showcased at the Expo Comm Wireless Japan International Exhibition and Conference, and, while it clearly looks like something that needs some serious work, it tickles our imaginations big time.

Fujitsu and NTT DoCoMo's concept practically comes with two touchscreens, which can be used at the same time to provide a more intuitive user experience. You can, of course, use either display independently or both of them simultaneously for multi-tasking.  Aside from the fact that it looks very cool, the still unnamed prototype is meant to add quite a bit of functionality to future smartphones.

Diginfo.tv and Tokyotek.com have been kind enough to upload YouTube video clips showing a couple of complicated gestures that can't be currently performed on smartphones, but will be possible once (or if) commercial versions of the prototype will become available. On the other hand, you can clearly notice some of the gadget's weak points, which should definitely be solved before entering production.

The current prototype sports a very small 2.4-inch display with a modest QVGA resolution (320 x 240 pixels). If a phone were to ever be released with a double-sided transparent screen, it would clearly need a larger and more capable panel. However, that's probably a hurdle that NTT DoCoMo and Fujitsu will be able to overcome with ease. The brightness issue seems to be the most difficult one, as see-through pretty much equals poor image quality under difficult lighting conditions.

One way to go about this issue would be to place a dark object behind the screen of a future phone, but that wouldn't be a very convenient solution, now would it? The device is still many months away from its commercial debut, so there's still plenty of time for Fujitsu and NTT DoCoMo to iron out the the issues of the prototype.

Check out the clips below to see what all the fuss is about and tell us if you're excited about this new concept.


This article, NTT DoCoMo and Fujitsu show off smartphone prototype with double-sided transparent display (video) , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.


How It Works: AMOLED Displays

Posted: 01 Jun 2012 12:13 PM PDT

HOW-IT-WORKS AMOLED

You've heard the AMOLED term a bunch of times when looking for more information about a certain smartphone (especially an Android-powered one) or when actually talking with the in-store carrier representatives about the characteristics that differentiate various mobile devices between them. Whether you already know what AMOLED is or not, we're going to thoroughly explain it for you, so next time you buy a mobile device and somebody tells you it's got an AMOLED screen of some sort, you know exactly what they're talking about.

What is AMOLED?

AMOLED is a display technology used in some of the most popular mobile devices available today, including various Android handsets and tablets that you see featured on Android Authority on a regular basis. AMOLED stands for "active-matrix organic light-emitting diode" – a rather complex term that you don't have to remember as long as you know how it works.

The technology, especially used in Samsung-made Android devices, is very popular among Android device makers, although not everyone in the mobile game can use it as they please. Because Samsung is one of the main AMOLED panel makers, we're not surprised to see the displays used especially in Samsung devices, with its direct competition (HTC, Motorola and others) having to sometimes wait for longer periods of time to get their AMOLED supplies, and even to replace AMOLED panels with different screen technology altogether.

How do AMOLED displays work?

OLED-Displays bests describes how AMOLED displays work:

Active matrix (AM) OLED displays stack cathode, organic, and anode layers on top of another layer – or substrate – that contains circuitry. The pixels are defined by the deposition of the organic material in a continuous, discrete "dot" pattern. Each pixel is activated directly: A corresponding circuit delivers voltage to the cathode and anode materials, stimulating the middle organic layer. AMOLED pixels turn on and off more than three times faster than the speed of conventional motion picture film – making these displays ideal for fluid, full-motion video.

What you should remember is that AMOLED displays will offer a great viewing experience, whether we're talking about videos, games or pictures. The image is superior, in some cases, than the one experienced on devices using different screen technology, and it offers a better performance in direct sunlight (again, in some cases.)

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Samsung Galaxy S III with HD Super AMOLED Display

Also worth mentioning is that AMOLED display offer faster response time, higher refresh rates, are more and more power-efficient (especially more advanced variants,) a major feature when it comes to mobile device use. Less power consumption means that smartphone and tablet makers can offer a better image without affecting battery life, especially in a mobile environment that's getting ready for 4G LTE technology, another power devourer for mobile devices.

AMOLED: Super, HD, Plus & others

Naturally, the AMOLED development is going forward, with various companies further experimenting ways of taking advantage of the technology in future devices. Therefore, you shouldn't be surprised to hear various other terms used in conjunction with AMOLED. These include: Super AMOLED, Super AMOLED Plus, Super AMOLED Advanced and HD AMOLED Plus. Such displays are found in various Android handsets and tablets available in stores right now. Here's what it all means:

Super AMOLED is what Samsung calls its own AMOLED display technology because the display actually includes a digitizer (the component of the screen that detects touch). Super AMOLED screens offer a much better viewing experience in sunlight conditions and it is found in some popular devices including: Samsung Galaxy S, Google Nexus S, Samsung Focus and Samsung Omnia W.

Motorola Droid RAZR with Super AMOLED Advanced Display

Super AMOLED Plus is another display-related term marketed by Samsung. In comparison to AMOLED and Super AMOLED displays, the Super AMOLED Plus displays are even more energy efficient and brighter. You'll certainly recognize some of the Android devices that employ such panels: Samsung Galaxy S II, Samsung Droid Charge and Samsung Infuse 4G.

Super AMOLED Advanced is a term marketed by Motorola that's supposed to described a brighter display than Super AMOLED screens, but also a higher resolution – qHD or 960 x 540 for Super AMOLED Advanced compared to WVGA or 800 x 480 for Super AMOLED. This display equips the Motorola Droid RAZR.

Samsung Galaxy Note with HD Super AMOLED Display

Finally, HD Super AMOLED describes those mobile panels that offer a higher (HD) resolution, typically 1280 x 720 pixels or even higher. The following devices have such panels on board: Samsung Galaxy Note, Samsung Galaxy Note, Samsung Galaxy S III and Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 (technically, the tablet comes with a superior HD Super AMOLED Plus display).

Which AMOLED display type is best for me?

When it comes to choosing your next smartphone, the size of the display and the technology behind it can be pretty important, although these are not the only factors you should be interested in when purchasing the device – other things to consider include processor speed, 3G/4G support, OS version and upgradeability, battery life, compatibility with worldwide carriers and even camera(s) performance.

But when it comes to choosing between the different AMOLED displays mentioned above, you'll need a deeper understanding of how these display work and how they could better suit your needs.

  • Are you looking for finer images?
  • Do you plan to use the device out in the open a lot?
  • Are you constantly streaming videos and using graphics-rich apps and games?

These are things you should think about when choosing an AMOLED display type.

In other words, there isn't necessarily a best one, but if you were to choose a device by the kind of AMOLED display it comes with, then you'd better get a Super AMOLED Plus or HD Super AMOLED screen. These are the kind of panels that you'll find in the latest Android handsets from Samsung, therefore the devices that equip such panels will certainly meet your needs when it comes to CPU performance, connectivity choices or OS version.

The Super AMOLED Plus panel has an increased number of subpixels, which means the image is crispier, close to Retina Display – but not necessarily, as a higher resolution is also needed to achieve such performance. The HD Super AMOLED display sacrifices sharpness in favor of a HD resolution. This is achieved by using the PenTile technology that's also found in regular Super AMOLED screens, which uses fewer subpixels to achieve larger resolutions.

PenTile explained

PenTile or PenTile Matrix is a technology that refers to subpixel arrangement in AMOLED displays. PenTile screens have a RGBG (Red-Green-Blue-Green) pixel layout – see image below – compared to regular displays that rely on an RGB-RGB pattern. The advantage is that PenTile displays can offer a higher resolution utilizing less pixels, but the disadvantage is that image is not as sharp as you'd expect it to be exactly because less pixels are involved.

RGB-RGB Display (left) vs RGBG PenTile Display (right)

Of the AMOLED variants mentioned above, only the Super AMOLED Plus displays offer an RGB-RGB arrangement, and therefore are capable of offering a crisper image.

Other mobile display kinds

While AMOLED displays are mostly used by Samsung in their Android and Windows Phone devices, you are going to find various AMOLED panels in various mobile gadgets, from smartphones and tablets to PMPs, gaming consoles and digital cameras.

But since we're focusing on Android devices over here, we'll note that the competition can use other display technologies marketed under different monikers such as Retina Display (Apple) or SLCD (Sony, Samsung, HTC, others).

Other uses

AMOLED displays are currently used in mobile devices although we're expecting the companies involved to continuously develop the technology to include it in bigger devices (namely HDTVs) once larger AMOLED panels become more budget-friendly. Samsung also happens to have a 40-inch AMOLED TV prototype seen in the following image:

Samsung 40-inch AMOLED TV protoype

A recent iSuppli study revealed the challenges encountered by companies interested in mass-producing AMOLED TVs and suggested that only a few thousand such television sets will be sold this year, with production expected to increase gradually over the next couple of years. The following comparison chart shows the differences between AMOLED TVs and TV sets using other technologies, both when it comes to certain specs and features but also when it comes to prices:

AMOLED TVs vs LCD TVs – via iSuppli

While we wait for AMOLED TVs to be mass produced, we’ll certainly see more and more smartphones and tablets ship with AMOLED displays on board, which we’ll certainly cover thoroughly for you here on Android Authority.

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This article, How It Works: AMOLED Displays , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.


Microsoft Office mobile app for Android coming to Google Play on November 10?

Posted: 01 Jun 2012 10:33 AM PDT

There are plenty of apps in the Google Play store that let users access and edit Microsoft Office documents on their Android smartphones and tablets, not to mention Google's own Google Docs suite, but we're still waiting for Microsoft to finally launch the official Office suite for mobile devices.

For some reason, the software company failed to release an Office version for iOS and Android devices, even though various independent developers created their own apps that let mobile device users work on their Office documents on the go.

A new report from The Daily claims that work on the mobile Office application has been finished and the app is currently in testing. Apparently the same team that "appraises software that utilizes the Metro design" is in charge of testing the new app. Once that phase is complete, Microsoft will submit the app for approval in the App Store and Google Play digital stores and soon after that we could see the application ready for download. Microsoft will not officially confirm the rumors, but a tentative release date has emerged, November 10, which practically confirms recent launch rumors.

The company is expected to launch Microsoft Office for iPhone, iPad and Android tablets at that time, although pricing details for the mobile version of this popular productivity app are not available yet.


This article, Microsoft Office mobile app for Android coming to Google Play on November 10? , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.


Rumors: HTC One S Asian variant to come with a dual-core 1.7GHz Snapdragon?

Posted: 01 Jun 2012 10:04 AM PDT

ePrice

Despite its home court advantage, the good folks in Taiwan haven't been able to get their paws on the HTC One S, even though the phone was rolled out internationally months ago. But that is about to change, as HTC has finally announced the coming of HTC One S for the local, and possibly, regional market. Aside from the delayed availability, the phone has apparently undergone some internal makeover.

Different from its international counterpart, which is sporting a dual core 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 processor, the HTC One S that will be sold in Taiwan will have a dual-core 1.7GHz processor instead. Even though it's clocked at a higher speed, it is of the Snapdragon S3 variety.

The specs actually came from one of the country's online retailers, ePrice, which had to resort to their own observation while benchmarking the phone. When asked about the possible change of processor inside the HTC One S during the press conference, HTC staff apparently didn't deny nor confirm it – but only said that the phone "offers the same experience."

After the rumors made headlines, HTC has issued a brief statement about the processor debacle on the HTC One S, which Google Translate sadly couldn't decipher properly. From the jumbled translation, we think HTC was trying to say that the rumors aren't true. We'll keep you posted and update the story once we hear more!


This article, Rumors: HTC One S Asian variant to come with a dual-core 1.7GHz Snapdragon? , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.


Sprint’s HTC EVO 4G LTE to hit stores on June 2, available on Best Buy as well

Posted: 01 Jun 2012 09:57 AM PDT

The long wait to get the HTC EVO 4G LTE is finally over for EVO enthusiasts. After being held up since May 18, Sprint has announced that the phone will be hitting retail stores this Saturday on June 2. Got your $200 ready? Good.

Getting the HTC EVO 4G LTE should be as easy as making your way to Sprint stores, buying it from the carrier's website, or ordering through telesales operators, starting tomorrow. For those who prefer to do it the traditional way, it's best to call your local branches ahead to check for the phone's availability. Some people are reporting that several stores apparently weren't even aware of the new launch date yet. It's possible that not all stores have unpacked their inventory, so you may not want to come too early.

Aside from Best Buy, which has announced that it will start selling the phone on June 2, it's still unknown whether other third-party retailers will also be getting their stocks of HTC EVO 4G LTE this week. We're sure there are many who tried to take advantage of the $50 pre-order discount of the phone on Amazon Wireless, and as of now, the online retailer still hasn't listed a shipment date on its website.

As a refresher, the HTC EVO 4G LTE is a rebranded – and in many ways redesigned – HTC One X. The phone boasts a dual-core 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 processor, a 4.7-inch HD Super IPS LCD2 screen, 1GB of RAM,  16GB internal storage, microSD card slot, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, 2,000mAH battery, and a kickstand.

Will you be lining up at Sprint stores come Saturday morning to get the HTC EVO 4G LTE? Shout at us below!

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PayPal In-Store mobile payment app comes available for Android, UK for now

Posted: 01 Jun 2012 09:49 AM PDT

 

Mobile payments may have gained some ground in the States.. but in the U.K. it has yet to make its mark. It seems like PayPal wants to be ahead of the pack as the online payment service provider just launched the PayPal In-Store Android app. The app is available now on Google Play but only for UK PayPal members.

What’s rather odd about the PayPal In-Store app is that it does not use NFC technology but generates unique barcodes that are then assigned to each PayPal account. The app also uses a four-digit PIN for security purposes. This is pretty understandable since most PayPal customers are probably still using Android phones or tablets which are not NFC-capable.

PayPal’s In-App Store mobile payment app can now be used in some UK stores such as Oasis, Warehouse, Coast and Karen Millen. And PayPal promises to bring in more participating stores soon.

Wondering how the app works? Here goes the simple steps. Install the app first, proceed with your shopping spree, generate a unique barcode and number before you make a payment, and then show the barcode to the shop attendant. The shop assistant will then scan the barcode or enter the barcode into the cash register. Soon after, your PayPal account will be charged and you’ll get a transaction receipt.

Fast and simple, right? If you’re in the UK, hope that PayPal gets to enlist more shops to make this app more meaningful and worthy of your time and effort in installing it to your Android device.


This article, PayPal In-Store mobile payment app comes available for Android, UK for now , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.