Wednesday, September 12, 2012

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Verizon and McAfee launch mobile security app for Verizon customers

Posted: 11 Sep 2012 04:21 PM PDT

This morning the folks from Verizon announced an all new mobile security app that is being powered by the popular McAfee Anti-Virus company and Asurion. Conveniently they named it Verizon Mobile Security, and it’s available right now for the few that feel a security or antivirus app for Android is truly needed.

For the 10 of you using the new uTorrent app for Android or going to the occasional warez site in some shady Chinese corner of the interwebs — this app is for you. For everyone else however, this is just another antivirus app although it does have some notable features that might persuade a few to add it to their options.

Other than the obvious “malware” scan and protection you do get two very worthwhile additional features if you opt for the $1.99 a month option over the free version. Those are remote wipe and device tracking. This means if you lose your lovely Verizon Galaxy S III you can remotely track it, and completely wipe the device should you have sensitive information or don’t those thieves digging in.

My 16GB Verizon Galaxy Nexus completely filled with CM10, pictures, videos, ROMs, over 200 apps and more seemed to pass with flying colors and no viruses were detected. It also took about 9 minutes to complete the scan — not counting the 20 minutes on my Nandroid backups. Verizon even scans their own app, that’s reassuring. Overall the free version might be worthwhile, as there’s other free apps (Avast, Lookout) that will track and wipe your phone just like their premium upgrade offers.

Overall this app from Verizon is pretty decent. The user interface is average at best but a good option for those that are overly worried about virus protection or data if their device is lost. For now this is an optional download and upgrade. As long as this doesn’t become another one of those Verizon featured (bloatware) apps — we’ll be happy. For those interested check out the rest of the screenshots and head to the Google Play Store and get it today.

[via Verizon]


LG Optimus G promo video teases 13 megapixel camera and IPS display

Posted: 11 Sep 2012 03:47 PM PDT

If you’re the type of person who loves snapping photos with your smartphone, are obsessed with Instagram, or just wants a better camera on your Android device the LG Optimus G might be just for you. Today LG’s released another promo video claiming their 13 megapixel Optimus G will feature the “world’s best camera.” — for smartphones at least.

Basically they are saying that while just the megapixel number isn’t everything, their new camera module inside the upcoming Optimus G will be the world’s best camera and have the best image quality available in the smartphone market. Sadly there was a quick mention at the very end of the video stating some regions will only get the 8 megapixel model — and not all 13. We have a feeling the US 4G LTE models won’t have room for the 13 megapixel camera. Here’s the video:

LG has been very vocal this time around with the Optimus G smartphone and hope this will start a new trend and help improve their brand image moving forward. Samsung’s currently leading the Android charge in all areas but this new Optimus G with its quad-core and 4.7-inch display could change that.

LG officially announced the Optimus G a few weeks ago and we expect to hear more details on it sometime next week. Between Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, a TrueHD IPS display, quad-core processor, and this new camera from LG Innotek we expect this to be quite the smartphone. Hopefully LG can deliver and we’re excited to see some sample shots from this new camera technology. Hit the links below for what we know and have seen thus far from LG.


Samsung Galaxy S III Jelly Bean update rumored for October release

Posted: 11 Sep 2012 02:02 PM PDT

New reports today have appeared stating that the folks from Samsung won’t be delivering the much anticipated Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update to the Galaxy S III until October. That means most likely a month away for international users, and even long for those with a US carrier branded Galaxy S III.

According to CNET, who claims that Samsung has actually confirmed the delay to October. His sources said it will be “available by October.” Early reports after the Galaxy S III took off had the update slated for a late August release, and multiple leaks still have us hopeful for this month.

The Galaxy S III Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update has leaked almost daily for over a few weeks. We’ve seen multiple for the international quad-core edition, as well as a few for the T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S III. These builds look rather final and we are hearing the latest few are quite stable and as complete as ever.

Samsung recently announced the Galaxy Note II complete with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean already running wonderfully, and they’ve been working with Google for the Galaxy Nexus. It’s safe to say the update is coming extremely soon for both the Galaxy Note, and the Galaxy S III — hopefully the wait isn’t until October though. If these recent leaks are any indication, we could see Samsung push the update out this month internationally, with US models getting Jelly Bean by October. That sounds more realistic. Either way these things take time and Verizon will probably be last on the list — as usual. Stay tuned for more details.

Device Specifications and Information
Device Info
    Device Name : Galaxy S III
    Manufactuer : Samsung
    Carrier : NA
    Announced Date : May 03, 2012
    Release Date : May 29, 2012
    Also Known As : The Next Galaxy, SGSIII
Display
  • Screen Size : 4.8 Inch
  • Resolution : 720x1280
  • Screen Type : Super AMOLED HD
Dimension & Weight
  • Height : 5.37 Inch
  • Width : 2.77 Inch
  • Depth : 0.33 Inch
  • Weight : 133 Grams
Battery & Power
    Battery Type:
  • Lithium Ion
  • Battery Capacity : 2100 mAh
  • Talk Time : NA
  • Stand By Time : NA
Software
    Android OS:
  • 4.0.x
    Audio Playback:
  • AAC
  • AAC+
  • AMR
  • MID
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA
    Video Playback:
  • h.263
  • h.264 / AVC
  • MPEG-4 (MP4)
    Messaging:
  • SMS
  • MMS
Hardware
    CPU : Exynos 4 Quad
    CPU Clock Speed : 1400 Mhz
    Core : 4
    Ram : 1024 MB
    Internal Storage : 32 GB
    Front Facing Camera :
    Camera Resolution : 8 MP
    External Storage:
  • MicroSD
  • MicroSDHC
    Camera Features:
  • Auto focus
  • Flash
  • 1080p Video Recording
    Sensors:
  • Accelerometer
  • Ambient light
  • Proximity
    QWERTY :
Cellular Network
    Network Technology:
  • GSM
    GSM Band:
  • 850
  • 900
  • 1800
  • 1900
Device Connectivity
    Wi-Fi:
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
    Bluetooth:
  • A2DP
  • Bluetooth 4.0
    Location Features:
  • Compass
  • GPS
  • Cellular location
  • Wi-Fi location
    FM Radio :
    NFC :


Everything Everywhere 4G LTE network hands-on

Posted: 11 Sep 2012 01:29 PM PDT

Everything Everywhere held its highly-anticipated 4G event in London today, and we were right there to take it all in. Perhaps one of the biggest announcements of the event was that Everything Everywhere has been re-branded as EE before launching 4G LTE service in the UK. As an added bonus, EE will also be offering fiber service, another first for the company – a team up between carriers Orange and T-Mobile UK.


After that initial announcement about Everything Everywhere’s re-branding, it was time to get down to the nitty-gritty and talk about EE’s actual 4G LTE service. The company started rolling out its LTE service today, introducing it in four cities in the UK with plans to expand that initial offering to 16 cities by the end of the year. By the end of 2013, 70% of the UK will be covered by EE’s 4G service, and by the end of 2014, that number will rise to 98%.

Some of the first phones that will support EE’s 4G LTE include the Samsung Galaxy S III, the Huawei Ascend P1, and the HTC One XL. EE also said that Huawei will be supply the E392 4G LTE USB modem and a mobile hotspot. After those reveals, it was time to perform a speed test on EE’s new 4G LTE network – needless to say, with the network free of other traffic, the speeds we got were quite impressive.

Finally, EE closed its presentation by revealing that it will be the exclusive carrier of the Nokia Lumia 920 in the UK. This means that if the Lumia 920 has caught your eye and you’re living in the UK, you’ll have to go through EE to pick one up. It was a pretty exciting day in London, and be sure to keep an ear to Android Community, where we’ll have more details on EE’s 4G LTE roll out in the coming days and weeks!


Google and Boingo team up to offer 4,000 WiFi hotspots for all but iPhone

Posted: 11 Sep 2012 11:53 AM PDT

This morning the folks from Google Play have teamed up with Boingo to provide more than 4,000 free WiFi hotspots all across the US. Google has dropped some coin and teamed up with the WiFi internet provider to offer access to Android smartphones, tablets, PC, and Macs but they managed to leave the iPhone off the list. More details below.

This is a paid sponsored free Wifi service thanks to the folks from Google. So next time you’re at an airport, hanging out in NYC, or at a hotel or mall you could be enjoying this free WiFi from good ol Goog. Apparently this promotion will only run until the end of September, so it isn’t here to stay although hopefully we see more of it in the future.

This promotion is being co-branded with Google’s ever expanding Play Store. So they’ll be expecting (or hoping) for an increase of sales to their store with music, movies, books, magazines and more. Google’s been on a roll as of late and doesn’t appear to be slowing down. According to sources iOS devices like the iPhone and iPad won’t be able to enjoy this service. Well played Google. Well Played!

The list of airports includes JFK airport in New York, Chicago O'Hare, and Seattle-Tacoma, as well as select Manhattan subway stations. There's also support in various locations we mentioned above such as hotels and restaurants across the US. Check out the full list right here.

[via SlashGear]


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Shocker: 89% of all downloaded smartphone apps cost absolutely nothing

Posted: 12 Sep 2012 02:18 AM PDT

The research firm Gartner just published some figures that confirm the gut feelings that many of us have. They say that 89% of all the applications that will be downloaded this year will cost absolutely nothing. They also say that 90% of all paid apps cost less than $3. This is a trend that will only get bigger with time. By 2016, they predict that free applications will make up 93% of all downloads.

If you’re a developer, should you be scared about this? Yes and no. These days the cool thing to do is to make your application free, but then charge for “upgrades” to make the application better. There’s also apps that are merely extensions of properties that charge for things using a separate payment system. Take Amazon’s Kindle app for example. The app is free, but you have to go to Amazon.com to buy books to make it useful. The research also fails to address the advertising business model, which a majority of developers use to put food on the table. How big is the mobile advertising space? How fast is it growing? Those questions, and others, weren’t addressed.

What other data can we pull from Garnter’s research? They say Apple’s App Store isn’t growing as fast as it used to, which makes a lot of sense since they’ve been around the longest. We often, sadly, see new apps being released on iOS first, and then only after several months we see them appear on Android. So it’s obvious that Android is growing faster because all those ported apps are only now starting to show up in the Play Store. In addition, a majority of the smartphones on the market are powered by Android, which gives developers an incentive to target the larger user base.

We’re curious, how much money have you spent on apps? Are you supporting the developers who slaved away in front of a hot desktop to give you the applications that you use all day?

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Mark Zuckerberg giving Facebook app native Android overhaul

Posted: 12 Sep 2012 02:05 AM PDT

You don’t have to be a regular Facebook user to know that the social networking giant’s Android offering is bogus. In fact, if you were to go to the app’s Google Play Store page right now, you’d see all the reviews are either one star or two stars. It has been so bad that there have been rumors circulating about Facebook mobile developers being forced to use the Android app so they can experience how awful it is for themselves. He has not confirmed whether these rumors are true or not, but it would be awesome if they were.

One rumor that Zuckerberg did decide to talk about is the rumor that Facebook is in the midst of creating its own mobile phone. He publicly stated that Facebook was not working on a Facebook phone, adding, “The phone just doesn’t make any sense.” Facebook is instead going for integration with every mobile platform out there. With the user base about to hit a staggering 950 million, integration seems to be the better plan.

To start, Zuckerberg plans on making integration with Android a lot better. At the TechCrunch Disrupt Conference, Zuckerberg revealed that Facebook was taking their Android application in a new direction. Between all of the issues on the current platform and the lack of performance, any stock Facebook app user can agree that it’s a change that needs to be made.

Previously, the application was based on HTML5. During the conference, Zuckerberg stated that HTML5 was, “The biggest mistake we made as a company.” He goes on to describe how a native Android Facebook app is a much better idea.

Once the Facebook app goes native, it should fix many—if not all—of the issues users are currently having. We would list them, but there are simply too many. A few of the big ones include:

  1. No tablet interface.
  2. Frequent connection problems.
  3. No resizeable, scrolling widgets.
  4. Pictures don’t load appropriately. They also don’t sync properly to contact pictures.

If you add that all up with the issues not listed, what you get is a recipe for disaster.

There has been no release date on the new Facebook app. Zuckerberg is quoted as saying, “It’ll be ready when its ready.” Considering how each update makes a whole new group of users hate Facebook, here’s hoping that it is sooner rather than later.

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An uncomfortable truth: When Windows 8 comes out, Android tablets will become pointless

Posted: 12 Sep 2012 01:49 AM PDT

Nilay Patel and Dieter Bohn from The Verge recently penned an article, suggesting that once tablets running Microsoft’s Windows 8 and Windows RT operating systems hit the market, Android tablets will effectively die. It pains us to say this, but they’re right. Right now the “tablet market”, if you even want to call it that, is dominated by the iPad. The only two Android tablets that have made a dent in the tablet space are Amazon’s Kindle Fire and Google’s Nexus 7. What do they both have in common? They’re half the price of Apple’s cheapest iPad. When Apple enters the budget tablet market later this year with their rumored 7.85 inch iPad mini, well … there goes the small gains that Android made.

But forget about the small iPad for a second, what’s Microsoft got that Google doesn’t? Starting with the obvious, they have a brand that people associate with computing. Whether or not you like the Microsoft brand is irrelevant, people like to use things that they’re familiar with. Yes, Windows 8 and Windows RT transform Windows into something the world has never seen before, but there’s going to be a flood of computers out on the market by the time Christmas rolls around, all filled to the brim with colorful tiles.

When consumers go to their local electronics stores this holiday shopping season, they’ll see the new Windows machines, many of which can be transformed into a traditional laptop, and they’ll feel confident in buying something running Microsoft’s software because Microsoft’s software is what they’ve been using since the 1990s.

Can Google fix their tablet situation? Not really. Once OEMs see that people want Windows tablets, they’ll transition a majority of their portfolio to Windows machines. In much the same way that Samsung only makes one or two Windows Phones a year, it isn’t going to be too long until the big PC makers make only one or two Android tablets instead.

It hurts coming to this realization if you’re a huge Android fan, but it’s the hard truth.

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Android reaches 500 million global device activations

Posted: 11 Sep 2012 05:31 PM PDT

Google’s Senior Vice president of Mobile and Digital Content, Andy Rubin and Android’s Director of Product Management, Hugo Barra took to Google+ and Twitter to announce Android’s latest milestone. Android has officially hit 500 million globally activated devices.

Just last week Eric Schmidt announced at Motorola Mobility’s “Motorola On Display” event that Android was at 480 million total devices activated around the world with 1.3 million devices being activated every day. Nearly a week later, Android is now standing tall at half a billion global devices.

The timing for this announcement couldn’t be better as the iPhone 5 and possibly the iPad Mini are rumored to be launched tomorrow alongside the latest and greatest version of iOS. Keep fighting the good fight, Google.

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Verizon introduces Mobile Security app for Android

Posted: 11 Sep 2012 05:29 PM PDT

With mobile malware threats on the rise, Verizon has responded by unveiling a new antivirus app for its line of Android phones, dubbed Verizon Mobile Security. Both free and paid versions of the app are available, depending on your security needs.

According to a McAfee report, the amount of malware targeted at mobile devices has risen dramatically in the last year. While Google has tried to do its part by changing some of its policies and blocking certain apps in the Google Play Store, that isn’t enough for some users, and it is clear that there is a market for anti-malware apps on the Android platform.

Verizon Mobile Security Basic, which uses McAfee’s technology, is available in the Verizon channel on Google Play for devices running Android 2.1 or higher. In addition to detecting viruses and malware, it can also detect and warn users of possible malicious websites. This basic functionality is free for Verizon customers, but a data plan is required.

Users looking for better protection can opt for Verizon Mobile Security Premium, which costs $1.99/month per line. In addition to the functionality of the Basic app, this version adds the ability to remotely locate your phone, as well as the ability to lock or even wipe data.  This version can also track what information apps are sending and what these are storing on your device.

Customers who use Verizon’s Total Equipment Coverage get a discount on Verizon Mobile Security Premium, bringing the cost down to only $1.00/month per line. All versions of the app require a Verizon data plan, and data usage does apply.

Have you ever had a malware issue with your device? Would you use an antivirus app and your phone and if so, would you pay a monthly fee for it?

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Verizon Mobile Security Combined with Verizon Wireless Network Protections Deliver Superior Mobile Safeguard Technology

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Sept. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – While most consumers with smartphones understand they are carrying around the functions of a computer, many do not realize that smartphones are susceptible to some of the same security and privacy threats that plague laptops and desktops.  Verizon Wireless has always taken great strides to protect the security of its customers and its network using sophisticated network intrusion and data analysis tools.  Today, the company expands its security protection products with the introduction of Verizon Mobile Security, an application that helps customers secure and protect Android™ smartphones against digital and physical threats.

Reaffirming Verizon Wireless’ commitment to robust security, Verizon Mobile Security helps customers protect their devices from digital threats and equips customers with the power to remotely locate, alarm, lock and even wipe data from a misplaced or lost device.  Verizon Mobile Security, available on Android smartphones running Android 2.1 or higher, combines the security capabilities of Asurion and McAfee.

In today’s information technology society, smartphone customers expect a high level of security and protection.  Malware can invade a smartphone when a consumer unknowingly clicks a malicious link in a text message or email, surfs a risky website, or downloads and uses a potentially unsafe app on their device.  Once the device is infected, malware can collect and send data from the device, such as location information, personal information and login credentials, to untrusted third parties.  According to the “McAfee Threats Report: Second Quarter 2012,” approximately 13,000 distinct pieces of mobile malware have been discovered so far in 2012 – a significant year-over-year increase as less than 2,000 distinct pieces were found in 2011.  Verizon Mobile Security delivers three valuable options to help secure and protect customers from these digital threats:

  • Verizon Mobile Security Basic – Provides antivirus protection, powered by McAfee, to detect viruses and malware, and McAfee® SiteAdvisor® to identify and warn customers of suspicious websites.  There is no charge to download Verizon Mobile Security Basic, but a Verizon Wireless data plan is required and data usage will apply.
  • Verizon Mobile Security Premium – Includes the security features of Verizon Mobile Security Basic, as well as McAfee App Alert, which delivers information about which apps have the ability to access, store or transmit data to or from the device.  Available for $1.99/month per line, Verizon Mobile Security Premium also provides recovery features from Asurion that allow customers to remotely locate, alarm, lock or wipe data from a lost or misplaced device using their My Verizon accounts.
  • Verizon Mobile Security Premium with Total Equipment Coverage – Customers with Total Equipment Coverage can add Verizon Mobile Security Premium for $1/month per line.  Total Equipment Coverage combines the benefits of Asurion’s Wireless Protection Plan for lost, stolen, and damaged devices, and Verizon Wireless’ Extended Warranty for mechanical or electrical defects after the manufacturer’s warranty expires.

Verizon Mobile Security can be downloaded from the Verizon Channel in Google Play on more than 30 Android smartphones, including the Samsung Galaxy S® III and DROID RAZR™ M by Motorola.  After Verizon Mobile Security Premium is purchased, customers get the ease and convenience of direct billing to their monthly account statements.  A Verizon Wireless data plan is required and data usage applies.

For more information about Verizon Mobile Security, visit www.verizonwireless.com/mobilesecurity.  Customers can also check out http://youreguide.vzw.com/a1/verizon-mobile-security-app/ for best practices gained from real-life scenarios and hands-on experience.

For more information about Verizon Wireless products and services, visit www.verizonwireless.com.

About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation’s largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 94.2 million retail customers, including 88.8 million retail postpaid customers.  Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 78,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD).  For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

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Xiaomi Phone 2 pre-production units coming to 600 lucky buyers

Posted: 11 Sep 2012 05:21 PM PDT

Xiaomi Phone 2

For a technology company, Xiaomi hasn’t been around all that long. After all, the company’s first Android smartphone only launched last Fall.

Despite having only been in the market such a short amount of time, Xiaomi has managed to gather a pretty large following with its original Mi-One.

While most smartphone companies churn out model after model, Xiaomi has taken the focused approach of producing just one phone generation at a time. It’s for this reason that consumers in China and abroad are getting excited about the Xiaomi Mi2.

It’s been nearly a year since the Mi-One, which is a long time for one phone model to be on the market. While we’ve known about the next-generation Xiaomi for a while now, we recently learned that the phone would launch in the second-half of October for the Chinese market at 1,999 yuan ($310).

Don’t want to wait that long? If you are part of the 1,200 expert members from the Xiaomi and MIUI online communities, you don’t have to. Those on the list will be able to snag a Xiamo Phone 2 at 10 p.m. ET on the 21st of September.

Those lucky enough to be on the approved list aren’t guaranteed they will be able to get a device, though. Only 600 pre-production units will be available. For those who do manage to get their hands on one, they will also be able to swap their pre-production unit out for the final release at no extra cost.

What’s the point of the 600 unit limited run? It’s a good way for Xiaomi to test their new phones out in the wild and make necessary fixes to bugs and other problems that might arise.

For the rest of us that are interested in Xiaomi’s latest offering, we will likely have to wait until the official Chinese launch. The phones will likely make their way to Taiwan later in the year, as well.

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Is there a chance HTC will license BB10? Maybe.

Posted: 11 Sep 2012 05:08 PM PDT

HTC BB10

RIM was once one of the great kings of the smartphone world. While there are parts of the world that are still very receptive to BlackBerry devices, its presence in many major markets has taken a pretty huge nosedive in recent years.

The salvation of the company is supposedly its next generation OS, BB10. The new OS is similar to what was found in the PlayBook, which has done less than great, but is supposed to be better, faster and stronger than ever before.

In order to try and crawl out of the huge financial hole it’s creating for itself, RIM recently announced a new strategy: it will attempt to license out its QNX-based BB10 OS to other phone companies and even automotive and computer developers. At the same time, RIM said they would still make their own line of BB10-based BlackBerry handsets.

The talks about licensing soon lead to speculation that Samsung might be interesting in buying or licensing out the BB10 OS for future products, which Samsung quickly shot down. So Sammy might not be interested in licensing, but HTC might.

That’s right, two once-Kings that have fallen from grace could eventually come together. Keep in mind that this doesn’t mean they are going to, but just that they might.

Here is the exact quote from Graham Wheeler, the director of product management at HTC, regarding BB10′s potential:

I don't have any knowledge, but that is not to say we are not looking at it. But from my point of view we are not saying we are closed to a new operating system. We will review each one to make sure it's the best for our customers.

With HTC developing both Android and Windows 8 devices already, could they also be considering branching out to yet a third OS? Granted an off-comment by a RIM executive isn’t exactly proof they will come together, but its an interesting proposition.

Would you be interested in an HTC BlackBerry device?

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Sprint rolling out Android 4.1 to Nexus devices today

Posted: 11 Sep 2012 01:26 PM PDT

Though it seemed that Sprint customers were going to see Android 4.1 Jelly Bean for their Galaxy Nexus and Nexus S 4G customers last week, the update is finally being rolled out today via an over the air update.

The update brings new and improved features such as easier management of widgets, the ability to send photos with Android Beam, and improved search powered by Google’s Knowledge Graph. Voice search is now faster and according to Sprint, feels more natural. The notification system has received a major upgrade, allowing for making calls and viewing the Gmail inbox directly from the notification bar.

Sprint makes a point of mentioning improved accessibility features. Gesture Mode, which combines touch and speech, has received improvements that make it much more useful for visually impaired users. Additionally, with Jelly Bean, users are now able to connect Braille input devices using either Bluetooth or USB.

Since the update is over-the-air, Samsung Kies is not neccesary for the upgrade. Sprint says the update will download automatically as soon as your device is eligible. If you choose not to install the update immediately, you will be reminded daily until the upgrade is complete.

The process is apparently being staggered, so not all customers may see the update right away, though some users apparently received the update as early as last week. If you haven’t seen a notification yet, be patient – it’s on the way.

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TTP AR glasses prototype could potentially one-up Google’s Glasses

Posted: 11 Sep 2012 01:19 PM PDT

TTP glasses

Google’s Project Glass certainly isn’t the only show in town when it comes to wearable computers. One of these Google Glass alternatives is from UK-based TTP.

This company’s unique glasses solution not only could potentially be better than Glass, but looks better too. Unlike Google’s somewhat odd looking design, the TTP glasses look much more like real eyeglasses.

It’s not just the looks that are different. The technology in TTP AR glasses makes use of a micro-projector in one arm of the glasses. From there it beams an image via a mirror onto a special reflective pattern etched into the lenses.

This means that you get an image in front of you that is truly blended with what you are looking at and acts sort of like a tiny projector show that only you can see. This approach is in contrast to Google’s method. Project Glass doesn’t use projectors or mirrors, just a tiny screen inside of the glasses. The downside to the ‘screen inside’ approach is you actually have to shift your eyes to look at the screen with Google’s method.

The catch? TTP’s glasses are still in the prototype stage and have pretty big limitations at the moment. Right now the projected technique used in these glasses only shows a monochrome image with a 640 x 480 resolution, not moving video.

According to the developers behind the glasses, new hardware is coming in the next few weeks that will allow them to take things to the next level by adding moving video. It’s unclear how quickly the next-gen prototype will be up and running, though.

Is TTP’s approach better? That depends on what you are looking for. Once it has moving video and more advanced capabilities, it offers a better "heads up display" approach like seen in Iron Man. This has a ton of possible uses. On the other hand, you also have to have software that properly overlays images with real world stuff, which can prove to be a bit complicated.

In time, the technology in use by TTP will likely be the best route. For now, Google’s solution is actually here and doable. Research and development is great, but having a truly functioning product is even better.

Unlike Google, TTP is not interested in building their glasses down the road. Instead, the company hopes to license the technology to 3rd parties.

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Galaxy Note 2 release date set for mid-October (week 42) in Germany, alongside other LTE-ready devices

Posted: 11 Sep 2012 12:33 PM PDT

It's not just Everything Everywhere customers in the UK that will get their hands on LTE-ready devices in the near future, as some German subscribers will also be able to buy a few smartphones, phablets and tablets sporting real 4G connectivity. The lists includes a variety of Samsung Android and Windows Phone devices such as the Galaxy S2, the Galaxy S3 the Galaxy Note 10.1 and the ATIV S.

German blog All About Samsung has gotten its hands on a few screenshots that reveal launch windows for the devices mentioned above, and while we don't have actual release dates, the publication does say what week some of these devices will be launched in:

  • Titanium Grey Galaxy S3 LTE – week 40: October 1-7
  • Galaxy Note 2 – week 42: October 15-21
  • Galaxy Note 2 LTE – week 46: November 16-18
  • Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE – week 46: November 16-18
  • ATIV S – mid-November

What we're mostly interested in is the Galaxy Note 2, Samsung's brand new high-end toy that still lacks a release date both for European and U.S. markets. Samsung did say that international markets will get the phablet in October, while the U.S. launch is scheduled for later this year. It's also worth pointing out that we already have various leaks suggesting that all the major carriers in the USA will get the phablet, one more reason to be extra interested in the phablet's launch details.

We'll be back with more information once we have it, in the mean time, let's hear from our German readers, are you buying any of the devices mentioned above, especially the LTE-enabled ones, later this year?

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